Hargis v. Nance

Respondent is the proponent for probate of a nuncupative will of Paul M. Hargis. Petitioner, widow of the testator, contested.

The will was admitted to probate in the County Court. On appeal to the District Court, the matter was submitted to a jury on certain special issues which were answered in favor of respondent. 1 On motion duly made, the District Court rendered and entered judgment non obstante veredicto, denying the application to probate the will. The Court of Civil Appeals reversed the District Court’s judgment and rendered judgment admitting the will to probate. 311 S.W. 2d 465.

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