Connelly's Estate

Thompson, J.,

This case comes before us on a petition to dismiss certain partition proceedings in the estate of Annie Connelly, deceased, now pending in this court, on the allegation that the decedent did not own the real estate referred to therein, to which an answer has been filed denying said allegation and asserting title in the decedent. The facts are as follows:

The property in question was owned by Gustavus Connelly, who died on April 9, 1896, leaving a will, duly probated, as follows:

“Philadelphia, April 6th, 1896.

“In the Name of God Amen.

“I Gustavus Connelly being of sound mind and…