Newman v. Stover

Proceeding in the matter of the last will of Merica Newman, deceased. Richard Newman filed a will contest, opposed by Herbert Stover.

An order of dismissal was entered by the Circuit Court, Lake County, Charles H. Combs, J., and the contestant appealed.

The Supreme Court, Belt, J., reversed the order of dismissal and remanded the cause with directions, on ground that evidence as presented by contestant was sufficient to sustain his charge that will was executed as result of undue influence. This is a suit challenging the validity of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of…