Supreme Court of Pennsylvania July 15, 1897 (Estate of Wise)

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Mitchell,

Transactions by which a decedent shortly before his death practically strips himself of all his available property are naturally regarded with suspicion, and are to be scrutinized with a keen and somewhat incredulous eye. An alleged parol gift, therefore, from a husband to a wife, under such circumstances, should be proved by clear and convincing testimony.