SAVOY v. SAVOY

No. 11365.

220 F.2d 364 (1954)

Mildred B. SAVOY, Appellant, v. Rodney P. SAVOY, Leonard D. Savoy, Appellees.

United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided November 4, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Albert J. Ahern, Jr., Washington, D. C., with whom Mr. James J. Laughlin, Washington, D. C., was on the brief, for appellant.

Mr. George E. C. Hayes, Washington, D. C., for appellees. Mr. Leonard S. Hayes, Washington, D. C., also entered an appearance for appellees.

Before EDGERTON, FAHY and WASHINGTON, Circuit Judges.


FAHY, Circuit Judge.

The appeal, in a contest over the alleged revocation of a will, presents the vexing problem of admissibility of testimony regarding a post-testamentary statement of the testator offered to show his intention in having a part in tearing his will. The instrument had been executed by Walter S. Savoy, referred to sometimes as the testator. After his death it was offered for probate by his widow, the appellant...

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