Kennedy v. Walcutt

Several grounds of alleged error are urged as reasons- for reversal of this judgment:

■ First. Upon the question whether the plaintiff, Susie Kathryn Walcutt, had the right to bring this action to contest the will of Claudius M. Kennedy, deceased, we are of opinion that it is well established that persons who are beneficiaries in a will have such a direct pecuniary interest as entitles them to contest another alleged will of the same testator which would destroy or reduce their share in his estate if such other alleged will should ultimately control.

It is provided by Section 12079, General…