In re Hillman's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ottawa; Cross (Orien S.), J. Elon Hillman presented for probate the last will of Minnie Hillman, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and Freeman Hillman and others appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for contestants. Proponent brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
The jury found against the will offered for probate and plaintiff brings error. Evidence was received upon the question of testatrix’s mental capacity and tending, to show undue influence exerted by her son, Elon Hillman, the plaintiff. At the conclusion of the proof defendants elected to go to the jury upon the question of undue influence alone, and the other question was withdrawn from consideration by the jury. Plaintiff contends:
1. That ihere was no evidence of undue influence and a verdict for plaintiff, therefore, should have been directed as requested. The plaintiff had credible…
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