In re the Will of Van Houten
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Mahaska District Court. — W. Gr. Clements, Judge. .Proceedings for probate of will. Contest by certain heirs who were dissatisfied with the distribution of the property provided for in said instrument. Verdict and judgment for contestants and proponents appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
The objections to the probate of the will are based upon the alleged mental incompetency of the testator and undue ■ influence under which it was executed. Henry Van IIouten was a native of Holland, who emigrated to this country after arriving at years of maturity. He was well educated, had been a teacher, and until he came to this country and settled in Iowa had not been engaged in farming. He was born in the year 1812, and was twice married. By his first marriage he had several children. His second wife was a widow and brought to the family several children of her first marriage and one…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hughes v. . JonesNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Wadsworth v. . Sharpsteen and MoffatNew York Court of Appeals · 1853
- Betts v. BettsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1901
- In re the Last Will of FentonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
- In re the Probate of Will of SelleckSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
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