Briscoe v. Allison

Mr. Chibe Justice Neil

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case arises out of a will contest involving the will of one Fred Hill, deceased, late resident of Madison County, Tennessee.

The contest involved only a single issue, to wit, whether or not the said Hill had revoked his will by tearing it to pieces shortly prior to his death. The issue was tried to a jury in the Circuit Court resulting in a verdict in favor of the contestants. A judgment was entered accordingly.

The proponent, Minnie Briscoe, executrix and beneficiary under the terms' of the will, moved the court for a new trial upon…