Ross v. Lott

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Harris

Affirming.

“We, the jury, find the paper dated August 25, 1942, purporting to be the codicil to the will of J. Martin Ross, is the codicil to his will. ’ ’

On this appeal the appellants — whose evidence was directed solely at their one ground of contest, that of undue influence — argue with much vigor and no little fervor that that verdict is so flagrantly against the evidence, and so indicative of passion or prejudice, that it should be set aside. In support of their position, they summarize the evidence and rely upon the authority of Alcorn v. Alcorn, 279…