Tate v. C. C. Tate's

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Several nieces and nephews of C. C. Tate, deceased, contested his will on the grounds of undue influence and lack of mental capacity. At the close of their evidence in the contest suit, the court directed a verdict in favor of the will. The nieces and nephews have appealed from the judgment sustaining the will.

Mr. Tate died on March 18, 1953, at the age of 82. His will was executed on February 6, 1953, approximately six weeks before his death. The will left all of his estate to Mr. and Mrs. Hillbreath Allen, in whose home he was living at the time, but to whom he was not…