Klein v. Schommer

Susan Klein, the appellant, and Christian Schommer, filed a bill in the superior court of Cook county to contest the will of Anna Baumhardt, a sister of the appellant and an aunt of the other complainant. This appeal is from the decree entered upon the verdict of a jury finding the writing propounded to be the last will and testament of Anna Baumhardt, dismissing the bill for want of equity.

Anna Baumhardt, a widow, died on November 19, 1928, leaving no descendants. Her heirs were the complainants, two other sisters, a brother, and the descendants of a brother who was deceased. An instrument…