Roberts v. Bidwell
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Lenawee; Chester, J. H. Brant Roberts presented for probate the last will and testament of Jacob G. Roberts, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and Charles Bid well, guardian of Carroll Roberts, an incompetent, appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for contestant, proponent brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
This is a will contest. Jacob G. Roberts, the deceased, was the father of four children, one of whom died when about 13 years old. The other three grew to manhood. They were Morris, Carroll, and Brant. Morris died while serving in the army, in the year 1864, never having been married. Brant, the youngest son, remained at home until he was upwards of 35 years old. He was married in 1877. Carroll was also married, his wife died, and in 1889 he was adjudged insane and sent to the asylum. At this time he had children, who are still living.
On March 6, 1895, Mr. Roberts went to Adrian, and had Mr.…
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