Teel v. Gaskill

In my opinion there is no substantial evidence whatever to support the verdict which is upheld by the decision in this case, and the facts upon which the jury determined that the disposition which the testatrix made of her property should be set aside fall far short of the requirements laid down by the heretofore unbroken rules relating to the proof necessary to set aside a will.

At least until the present decision, testimony showing that one had the opportunity to influence a testator, even where it was shown that he had the interest or motive to do so, has not been held to justify the…