In Re Provolt's Estate

Contestants appeal from a decree of the circuit court sustaining the validity of the will of E. U. Pro-volt, deceased. It was challenged on the grounds: (1) Lack of mental capacity and (2) undue influence alleged to have been exercised upon the testator by his sister, Effie AVichman. There are no questions of law involved. It is purely a question of fact.

E. U. Pro volt, who was 76 years of age, died in the Josephine General Hospital at Grants Pass, Oregon, on June 29, 1942, leaving an estate of the appraised value of approximately $26,000. The will was executed on May 15, 1942, and, omitting…