In Re Elston's Estate

BLACKBIRD, Justice.

The present proceedings contesting the will of the late Harry Elston arose as a result of his practical disinherison of four of his eight children. By the terms of said will, he bequeathed them, the above contestants, only $50 each out of an estate valued at more than $50,000. The remainder was all left to his other four children and his surviving widow, hereinafter referred to as proponents.

The issue in the contest, decided adversely to plaintiffs in error, as contestants, in both the county and district courts, concerned the testator’s testamentary capacity. No question…