Jackson v. Smith

This is an appeal from a judgment based on a jury verdict in favor of the contestant of a will. It is before this court pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 12-2-7(6).

Hezekiah Jackson IV, the proponent of a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Kenneth Smith, offered that will for probate. Minnie Smith, Smith's mother, contested the will, alleging that Smith lacked the requisite testamentary capacity to execute the will and that Jackson exercised undue influence over Smith in the making of the will. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the contestant. Jackson filed motions for…