In Re Estate of Gloe

This is an action to contest the admission of a will to probate. Nephews and nieces alleged a lack of testamentary capacity, and undue influence exerted upon the testatrix. The will was admitted to' probate in county court. The contestants appealed to the District Court. On trial in the District Court, the issues of testamentary capacity and undue influence were submitted to the jury. The jury found Item V, the residual provition, invalid because of undue influence and found the rest of the will to be valid. The District Court entered judgment on the verdict and the proponent of the will has…