Touma v. Allen

This is an appeal from-a will contest action which resulted in jury verdict favorable to contestants, cousins of the testatrix, Harriet M. Cox. Tbe jury verdict was-that the., will, “should be set aside by reason- of influence”, and judgment .entered thereon. Proponents’ (the executors) -motion for judgment notwithstanding rtbe verdict or ,for new trial was denied, and they appeal the judgment of tbe trial court.

Tbe basic issue presented is whether the evidentiary record supports tbe verdict. The other issue raised relates to tbe form of tbe verdict.

Harriet M. Cox died September 3, 1965 at…