The facts of Illustration 2 are based on the case of Theodore W. Dwight, the founder of the modern Columbia Law School. Dwight had neglected to make a will until he was near death. After giving instructions for the preparation of his will, he had the draft brought to his bedside on the morning of June 18, 1892. Witnesses were present as the will execution began. Professor Dwight had written "Theodore W. Dwi" and a part of the letter "g" when he suddenly fell back and died. ... The harmless-error doctrine was not recognized at this time, and Dwight's will was not enforced. Cite
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