Paul Will
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Justice Benjamin R. Jones,
A narrow issue is presented: In refusing to grant an issue d.v.n. to determine whether undue influence had been exerted upon the testatrix of this will, did the court below abuse its discretion?
Sophie Paul (testatrix), an 83 year old resident of Washington County, died on January 31, 1955 survived by a first cousin (Earle Eorrest), an aunt (Margaret Hayes), and two nephews1 (J. William Paul and Samuel H. Paul), the latter being the present appellants.
Testatrix’ last will, admittedly executed by her on September 30, 1954, was probated by the Register of…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Pusey's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935
- Phillips' EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1914
- Tetlow's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1921
- Ash WillSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1944
- Yardley v. CuthbertsonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1885
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- Gold WillSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1962
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