Hibbard v. Baker
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Kalamazoo; Adams, J. Prank L. Hibbard presented for probate the last will and testament of William Baker, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and Payette L. Baker ap-J pealed to the circuit court. There was judgment at the circuit for contestant, and proponent brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtOstrander, J.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of William Baker is claimed by his son, Payette L. Baker, to be invalid, because the testator lacked mental competency to make it, and because undue influence over him was exercised by his wife, and by others aiding and assisting her. William Baker was a farmer. He died February 27, 1903, at the age of 83 years. He had had two children — the son, Payette, born in 1850, and a daughter who died, leaving a daughter. This granddaughter from her infancy lived with decedent as his own child. Payette remained at home until he was 25 years of age, working…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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