Owens v. Burton

FAULKNER, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order of the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, overturning a will. We dismiss the appeal.

This action arose from a will contest filed by Herman C. Burton. The jury held an alleged will of Minnie B. Spain dated January 11, 1975, void. Mary B. Owens’ motion for new trial was denied. An alleged settlement was reached, whereby all attorneys’ fees would be paid and she would not appeal the case, or contest a will dated September 12, 1972. Judgment on the agreement was entered January 6, 1976.

On February 14, Ms. Owens, having employed new counsel, filed…