Pounds v. Litaker

This appeal involves tbe question whether or not tbe engraved monogram of Mrs. Efird, wbicb appears on tbe paper writing under consideration, may be construed to be ber signature. If such monogram is insufficient as a signature within tbe meaning of tbe statute with respect to tbe execution of holographic wills, then it will be unnecessary to consider tbe other exceptions presented and argued.

It is provided by statute G.S. 31-18 tbat wills must be admitted to probate only in tbe manner prescribed therein. Sub-section 2 of this statute, among other things, provides, “In case of a holograph…