Hirdler v. Boyd

OPINION

BUTTS, Justice.

This appeal arises from a will contest, brought by the appellants, Marcia Campbell and Max T. Hirdler, Jr., to the will of Blanche L. Stout, deceased. Appellants contest the validity of the will on two grounds: an exertion of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. The jury answered issues in favor of appellees and the trial court admitted the will to probate.

Blanche Stout executed a formal will in her attorney’s office in May, 1967. The decedent’s sister, Pauline Campbell (now also deceased), was visiting Mrs. Stout at the time she executed the will. It is…