In re Walz's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Codd (George P.), J. Fred Van Every presented for probate the last will of Gem Walz, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and Rue Van Every and others appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for proponent on a directed verdict. Contestants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtWiest, J.
The will of Gem Walz was admitted to probate in the probate court for the county of Wayne on the 12th day of June, 1919, upon the petition of Fred Van Every, a brother of the testatrix. Thereafter and on July 1, 1919, Rue and Nye Van Every, *120brothers of the testatrix, and Rosemond Tibbits, a sister, gave notice of an appeal to the circuit court for the county of Wayne and of contest of the will on the grounds:
“First. Because the instrument in question is not the last will and testament of the said Gem Walz, deceased, and was not duly executed according to law.
“Second. Because at the time of…
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