Fechtner v. Bice

Ip,A legatee to a testament that was later determined to be invalid appeals a judgment dismissing her claims against the notary public that notarized the invalid testament.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On February 3, 2004, William R. Bice, a commissioned notary public, was called to *1057the home of Eddie L. Reid to notarize Mr. Reid’s last will and testament. On arriving at Mr. Reid’s home, Mr. Bice was presented with a handwritten document entitled “Last Will & Testament.” Mr. Bice witnessed the signing of the document by Mr. Reid and two witnesses. Mr. Bice then signed the document in his…