Karris v. Frustaglio

Michael Frustaglio (contestant) commenced this action in the Marquette County Probate Court contesting the March 4, 1982, will executed by the decedent, Andrew Sarras (testator). Ernest Karris, proponent and sole beneficiary of the 1982 will, appeals from a jury verdict setting aside the 1982 will as the product of an insane delusion. That verdict effectively gave validity to an earlier will dated November 17, 1976. We reverse and remand for entry of judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

The testator died on April 19, 1982. He had never married, had no siblings, and both parents had…