In re the Estate of Newby

SNELL, Justice.

This appeal is from the orders and judgment of the trial court incident to the probate of the estates of J. M. Newby and Mary Ann Newby, both now deceased.

The proceedings were in probate in the two estates and were consolidated for hearing and determination. The proceedings were tried as in equity and are reviewable de novo. Section 633.33, Code of Iowa.

J. M. Newby and Mary Ann Newby were husband and wife and the parents of six children. They owned as tenants in common two farms and some other property. They executed reciprocal wills. The wills bear the same date (February 1,…