Martin v. Martin

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

One D. D. Martin, of Newkirk, Okla., on October 12, 1909, executed his will at that place and it was duly attested by subscribing witnesses. He died February 5,1911.

The will, omitting the certification, reads as follows:

“Newkirk, Okla., Oct. 12th, 1909.

I, David D. Martin, of the City of Newkirk, County of Kay, State of Oklahoma, do hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament in the manner and form following:

“First: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently can be…