Nieman v. Schnitker
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Washington county; the Hon. B. E. Burroughs, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Phillips
The will of Henry Nieman was admitted to probate in the connty court of Washington county on the 6th day of August,'1898, and on the 28th day of September, 1898, this bill was filed to contest the validity of the will, on the sole ground, as alleged in the bill, of want of testamentary capacity.
The evidence shows that on May 24,1898, the testator made his will, which was duly witnessed by Prof. Fassbender and Fred Hoffman, who testified that at the time of the, execution he was of sound and disposing mind. The evidence shows that the town assessor called on him the same day, and the testator…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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