Pierce v. Anderson

By Judge Jonathan C. Thacher

This matter came before the Court on October 3, 2003, on Respondent John W. Anderson’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. This case was taken under advisement to determine whether the Motion should be granted. For the reasons set forth in this opinion letter, the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is granted.

Facts

This action arises out of a will contest challenging the validity of a will executed by the decedent, Rita E. Woods. On November 8, 1991, Decedent executed a will naming her stepdaughter, Doris A. Pierce, as the sole beneficiary of her estate. In June…