Pooler v. Cristman

Mr. Justice-Cartwright,

dissenting. The bill in this case alleged that the testatrix, Margaret Pooler, ivas incapable of making a valid will on account of mental weakness consequent upon old age and physical infirmity, and also charged the exercise upon her of undue influence, by Philany Cristman and Louisa C. Cristman, the beneficiaries under the will. The inquiry before the jury was concerning these averments of the bill, and as to each of them the evidence was conflicting. It was proven that the testatrix was a widow, eighty-six years old at the time the will was made, living in a part of…