In Re Will of Edens
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Appeal by caveators from Daniels, J., at May Term, 1921, of ROBESON. Issue of d&uisavit vel ncm raised by a caveat to tbe will of Tetilla M. Edens. Alleged mental incapacity and undue influence are tbe grounds upon wbicb tbe caveat is based.
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Appeal by caveators from Daniels, J., at May Term, 1921, of ROBESON. Issue of d&uisavit vel ncm raised by a caveat to tbe will of Tetilla M. Edens. Alleged mental incapacity and undue influence are tbe grounds upon wbicb tbe caveat is based. Allen Edens, a bachelor, and bis maiden sister, Letilla M. Edens, whose will is the subject of this controversy, owned as tenants in common a valuable farm situated in Robeson County, upon which they lived and worked together for quite a number of years. From time to time they took into their home some young men to act as overseer of their farming…
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There was a motion for a new trial filed in this cause, upon the ground of the alleged misconduct of a juror. Caveators aver that the information, concerning the instant matter, came to their attention after the adjournment of the term of court at which the case was tried, and after the same had been docketed here. Upon an examination of the affidavits, filed by both sides in regard to the present motion, we are of opinion that it must be overruled, and it is therefore disallowed.
Cited: S. v. Beam, 184 N.C. 744; S. v. Jester, 185 N.C. 736; HosieryCo. v. Express Co., 186 N.C. 557; Smith v.…
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