Hunt v. Galton

In this will contest, the probate court found that the testatrix was unduly influenced and lacked testamentary capacity at the time of the execution of the second codicil to her will, but that her first codicil was free from influence. Contestants appeal the ruling on the first codicil and proponents cross-appeal on the decision regarding the second codicil.

As each undue influence or testamentary capacity will contest case must be decided under its own peculiar circumstances, Kastner v. Husband, 231 Or 133, 135-36, 372 P2d 520 (1962), a recitation of the relevant facts is in order.

Ethel P.…