Dean v. Littleton

On August 27, 1914, Edward Littleton executed a paper purporting to be his last will and testament, and died on June 6, 1924. On June 10, 1924, Dr. J. G. Dean filed a petition with the ordinary to probate the original will, and two codicils, in solemn form. On July 12, 1924, William Littleton Jr. filed a caveat in which he alleged mental incapacity on the part of Edward Littleton to execute the will, and undue influence on the part of Dr. J. G. Dean, the propounder, over the testator, which deprived him of freedom of action in the disposition of his property, and went to the extent of…