Estate of Eannelli

Our first consideration in the matter of these appeals is appellant’s challenge of the trial court’s findings of fact. It is well established in this jurisdiction that findings of a trial court are not to be disturbed on appeal unless they are contrary to the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence. Swazee v. Lee (1951), 259 Wis. 136, 137, 47 N. W. (2d) 733.

Upon the trial, the respondents (petitioners below) presented evidence to the effect that Anthony Eannelli had survived the others. .The appellant (respondents below) offered evidence that Anna Eannelli was still living after…