Pennywell v. George

On Motion to Dismiss Appeal.

Mrs. Lucy S. Bauman died testate on January 24, 1925. In the second clause of her will she undertook to disinherit her daughter, Mrs. M.E. George, née Bauman, for striking and cursing her. This suit is by another daughter of the testatrix to enforce this clause of the testament. The other children and heirs of the deceased were also made parties defendant. Plaintiff's demand was rejected, and she appealed. Defendants moved to dismiss the appeal on the ground that this court was without jurisdiction ratione materiæ. The matter in dispute involves the right of the…