Burkett v. Slauson

Billive Slauson, named independent executrix and beneficiary of the will signed by Kah Burkett, filed application for the probate of such will in the County Court of El Paso County, and it was refused probate in that court. An appeal was taken to the District Court, and the trial judge submitted the issues of testamentary capacity and undue influence. Based upon the answers of the jury to such special issues, the trial court ordered the probate of the will. The Court of Civil Appeals approved the judgment of the District Court. 235 S. W. 2d 505.

The main question presented here relates to the…