Oliver v. McDowell

— The record in this case is very brief and most of the facts, hereinafter set forth, are taken from the trial court’s findings of fact which both parties apparently accept as correct. In August 1951, the will of Lucy B. Jenkins, deceased, was admitted to probate in Polk County, Iowa. Paul Morrison, the sole beneficiary thereunder, was appointed executor without bond. In October 1951, Joseph Franklin, an uncle of decedent, filed a contest of the will alleging mental incapacity and undue influence on the part of the said Morrison. On March 22, 1952, a jury returned a verdict finding the…