McGregor v. Ray

In count V of their amended petition to contest the will of Norah E. Knowlson (Norah), deceased, petitioners Mary Knowlson McGregor (Mary), DeWitt Edwards Lobe (DeWitt), and Timothy Alden Edwards (Timothy) (jointly, petitioners), sought tort damages from respondent Barbara Knowlson Ray (Barbara), alleging interference with their expectancies. From a summary judgment entered in favor of Barbara on count V, petitioners appeal. In a separate but consolidated appeal, Barbara disputes the denial of her motion for sanctions.

This is the second time this case is before us. The background facts were…