Bronson v. Martin

The probate court of Kane county denied probate to an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Byron C. Bronson, deceased. On appeal the circuit court of that county, after hearing witnesses in addition to those who attested deceased’s signature, entered an order denying probate. The instrument, if admitted to probate, devises a freehold in lands in this State and therefore the appeal has been brought direct to this court. The question for decision is as to whether the instrument was duly executed.

Byron C. Bronson was foreman of the machine department of the Elgin National…