Wright v. Young

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Porter, J.:

This case involves the construction of chapter 526 of the Laws of 1905. The single question for decision is whether the district court erred in holding that the statute does not change or enlarge the issues upon an application for the probate of a will.

On July 13, 1905, in the probate court of Atchison county, Corman H. Young offered for probate a paper *288purporting to be the last will and testament of Eva Hendershot, deceased. He .was named therein as executor and sole legatee. Upon the hearing a number of the heirs at law of Eva Hendershot…