Walsh v. Ryan

The Surrogate.

The executor in this case propounds a will and two codicils for probate. Ann Eyan, a legatee named in the will, claims a right to intervene for her interest, and oppose the proof of the first codicil, which revokes the legacy given her by the will. The ground of contestation is alleged fraud and undue influence. Our statute gives no right to any party to appear and contest the probate of a will, except the widow, heirs, and next of kin. This is, however, undoubtedly ón the principle, that these are all the parties interested against admitting the will, being the persons who…