Chapman v. Varela
New Mexico Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CASTILLO, Judge.
{1} In this case, we are required to consider whether the trial court properly concluded, by clear and convincing evidence, that a will was the product of undue influence. After reviewing the record, we hold that the party challenging the will did not establish a prima facie case of undue influence. We also consider whether the trial court properly granted a claim for slander of title and denied a claim for malicious abuse of process and whether the trial court properly handled attorney fees, costs, nominal damages, post-judgment interest, and actual damages. We affirm…
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