ABAYA vs.

ZALAMERO
March 12, 1908

FACTS: It was found out that Mariano, who was requested by the
testator to write his name and surname at the end of his will, did not
affix his own signature below the name and surname of the testator
and below the cross placed by the latter and did not write the words
“by request of the testator”.

HELD: The will should be admitted to probate. The said will already
clearly stated the reasons why it was not signed by the testator
himself and the fact that he made a request to the witness to do the
signing for him. A repetition thereof by writing “by request of the
testator” was not necessary.