Jahn v. MacMurtry
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the CourtStevens, C. J.
I. This is a contest over the admission to probate of the last will and testament of Claus Jahn. The will was offered for probate by Henry N. Jahn, a son of the testator’s, who was named as executor in the will. Objections to the admission of the will to pro-bate were filed by Emilie Jahn MacMurtry, the only living daughter of the testator. The objections filed allege testamentary incapacity ánd undue influence alleged to have been practiced upon the testator by Henry N. and William L. Jahn, his sons, and the principal beneficiaries of the will. Both issues were submitted to- the jury, and…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Meeker v. MeekerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1888
- Graham v. CourtrightSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Bales v. BalesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1914
- Byrne v. ByrneSupreme Court of Iowa · 1919
- In re the Will of Van HoutenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
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3Cited by10 opinions
- In Re Estate of John TelsrowSupreme Court of Iowa · 1946
- In Re Will of RichardsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1925
- In Re Estate of BrooksSupreme Court of Iowa · 1940
- Borogan v. LynchSupreme Court of Iowa · 1927
- Olsen v. Corporation of New MelleraySupreme Court of Iowa · 1953
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