News:  Irish Times May 3, 1859 Halpin V Halpin

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HALPIN V HALPIN

Court of Probate--April 30th.
Before the Right Hon. Judge Keatinge.

Halpin V. Halpin.

In this case there was an examination of witnesses to prove
the due execution of a will made by the late Mr. Frederick
Halpin, hotel keeper, of the town of Wicklow, leaving his
property in equal shares to his two nieces. The will was
impeached by the next of kin on the grounds that it was not
executed according to the statute.

Mr. Clarke, Q.C. and Mr. Murphy appeared to sustain the
will, and Dr. Ball. Q.C. for the next of kin. The attesting
witnesses being sworn and examined, his Lordship established
the will and granted probate. Solicitors for the
Plaintiff--Mr. Littledale. For the Defendant---Messrs Hone
and Kinahan.


Source:
Irish Times May 3, 1859