In Re Estate of James H. Chambers

Appellant, John Ralph Chambers, is a son of James H. Chambers, deceased, by the latter's first marriage. The respondents are the widow and children of the deceased by his second marriage.

This proceeding originated in the Probate Court of the City of St. Louis, in the final distribution of the estate, under the will of the deceased. The probate court upheld the validity of a "no-contest" clause contained in the will.

Appellant, said John Ralph Chambers, had contested the will of his father, and the probate court, upon the application of respondents, adjudged that he had thereby forfeited the…