In re the Contested Will of Diefenthaler

Thomas, S.

The paper propounded for probate bears the signatures of the decedent and two subscribing witnesses. One witness testifies that he drafted the instrument in accordance with instructions of the decedent, who subscribed it in his presence and declared it to be his will and requested him to sign as a witness, which he thereupon did. Ho other person was present at that time. The other witness testifies that, a few days after the paper had been signed by the decedent, he met the decedent in the place of business of the first witness; the paper was then talcen from a safe, bearing the…