Ex Parte Baker

709 So.2d 7 (1997)

Ex parte John C. BAKER, Jr.

(Re Sue FINCHER v. John C. BAKER, Jr.).

1960569.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

November 21, 1997.

Joseph L. Dean, Jr., of Dean & Barrett, Opelika, for petitioner.

James S. Hubbard, Anniston; and William Henry Agee, Anniston, for respondent.

SEE, Justice.

This case arises out of the contest of Mary Fincher's will on the grounds of undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. By a general verdict, the jury found Mary's will invalid. The proponent appealed the trial court's denial of her motions for a directed verdict and for a judgment notwithstanding the…