In Re Estate of Astolas

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] This case involves the validity of the last will and testament of Theresa Astolas. Proponents offered proof testatrix signed her will by mark. Contestant produced a professional handwriting expert, whereupon the following occurred:

"Q. Can you tell by looking at these signatures there and that 'X' mark, whether or not those writings are made by the same person or not; and if you can, what is your reason for so stating?

"A. Yes. * * * I find that the cross mark…