Hoffman v. Hoffman

This is an appeal from a decree of the Probate Court allowing the will of Andrew Hoffman. The case was tried before the Chief Justice of this court. Two issues were submitted to the jury: 1. “ Was the testator of sound and disposing mind and memory at the time of the execution of the instrument propounded for probate as his last will?” and 2 “ Was the alleged will procured to be made through the fraud and undue influence of Effie Hoffman ? ” The jury answered both questions in the affirmative. At the close of the evidence the executrix asked the court to rule that there was no evidence…