Cash v. Dennis
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Taylor District Court. — I-Ion. Thomas L. Maxwell, Judge. Action to probate a will objected to on the ground of want of testamentary capacity and undue influence. Verdict and judgment for contestant, and proponents appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
On the 10th day of April, 1911, the .will in controversy in this suit was filed with the clerk of the court of Taylor county for probate, and on the 1st day of May, 1911, Maud F. Dennis, contestant herein, filed objections to the probate of the will on two grounds: (1) That the execution of the will was procured by undue influence. (2) That the testator was, at the time of the making of the will in controversy, of unsound mind.
*20On the issues thus tendered, the cause was tried to a jury, and a verdict rendered for contestant, finding that the will was not the last will of said George "W.…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- People v. GarbuttMichigan Supreme Court · 1868
- Mileham v. MontagneSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- Johnson v. JohnsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1907
- Reeves v. HowardSupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
- Webber v. SullivanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- State v. McCumberSupreme Court of Iowa · 1927
- Philpott v. JonesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1914
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