Andreozzi v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'n

WOOD (Fred B.), J.

In this contest of will after probate, the jury found that Joseph Pellegrini’s purported will dated January 29, 1953, was executed by him by reason of undue influence exerted over him by the proponent, Ilia Giannoni. Judgment on the verdict was entered June 22d, and an order revoking probate on August 13, 1954, from each of which the proponent, sole beneficiary under the will, and the Bank of America as executor have appealed. They question the sufficiency of the evidence to support the verdict and claim error in the giving and refusing of certain instructions.

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