Harrison v. Axtell
Supreme Court of New Jersey
On appeal from a decree of the prerogative courts affirming a decree of the Morris county orphans court admitting to probate the last will and testament of Esther J. Cooper, deceased, reported in 75 N. J. Eq. (5 Buck.') 177. Sub nom. In re Cooper’s Will.
1Opinion of the Court
Pee Curiam.
We concur in the opinion expressed by the ordinary that the respondent Axtell fairly sustained the burden of showing that the will was not the product of undue influence, but of the full and independent judgment of the testatrix, and, for this reason, affirm the decree under review.
For affirmance—Ti-ie Chief-Justice, Garrison, Swayze, Reed, Tbenchard, Parker, Bergen, Voori-iees, Minturn, Bogert, Vredenburgh, Vroom, Gray, Congdon—14.
For reversal—Fone.
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- In Re Estate of ChurikNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978
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