Wellmuth v. Rogers

Cunningham, Presiding Judge.

Emma C. Chain died, leaving an estate of several thousand dollars. She left a will, naming Charles A. Erickson, a personal friend and legatee, as executor. The plaintiff in error, a brother, to whom the testatrix bequeathed but $5.00, instituted a contest, alleging unsound mind and undue influence. After some delay, and one or more continuances, the contest was finally brought on for hearing before the county court. The contestant appeared in person, his attorneys, who had represented him in preparing and filing the caveat, having withdrawn their appearance, for…