In re the Estate of Donohue

Foley, S.

The motion of the proponent to set aside the verdict is denied. The jury found in answer to the single question submitted that the decedent was not of sound mind on the date of execution, October 2, 1919.

The testator was then about the age of seventy-five years. He had been married to the contestant for forty-five years and lived with her on terms of affection. He had long been ill of cancer. The decedent left, besides his widow, a brother, nephews and nieces. The draftsman of the will was procured by a friend of the principal beneficiary. The will was subscribed with the testator’s…