Estate of Donoho

Citations

• 1 Myrick 140

Syllabus

<p>Will.—Ologeaphic.—Signatube in this manner: “ This is the last will of Philip Donoho,” at the commencement of an olographic will, there being no subscription at the foot, is sufficient. It is otherwise with a will attested by witnesses, such attestation requiring a subscribing, and not a mere signature. This rule is in conformity with the common law decisions, the civil law of Europe requiring a subscription.</p> <p>It must.appear, however, that the document has been completed.</p> <p>Construing sections, C. C„ 1276-7; C. C. P., 1309.</p>