Bardin v. Jones

The will of Minnie Faler was filed for probate by her executor but was contested by Bardin, a sister, and several others on the ground of undue influence. The case was transferred to circuit court for a jury trial where the circuit limited the issues to those raised in the probate court. At the close of contestants' case the court directed a verdict for the proponents from which Bardin alone appeals. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Minnie Faler, a childless widow of 91, died on July 13, 1977, leaving a will dated June 10, 1977. She had previously executed wills in January, 1977,…