Dovey v. Dovey
Nebraska Supreme Court
Appeal from the district court for Cass county: James T. Begley, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtLetton, J.
This is a contest over the probate of the will of Jane A. Dovey. The contestants allege that the testatrix, by reason of . old age and weakness caused by continued illness, was not possessed of sufficient mental capacity to make a will, and that at the time it was made she did not understand its contents. It is also alleged that it wás executed by reason of improper and undue influence exerted upon her by E. G. and G. O. Dovey, her grandsons, who are the sole devisees in the will, and by their parents and other members of the family of H. N. Dovey; that, by reason of her great age, weakness…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Maynard v. VintonMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Schieffelin v. SchieffelinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1899
- Knox v. KnoxSupreme Court of Alabama · 1891
- Gay v. GillilantSupreme Court of Missouri · 1887
- Seebrock v. FedawaNebraska Supreme Court · 1890
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