Rabon v. Rabon

This appeal is from a directed verdict upholding the validity of a will. The issue is whether there was a scintilla of evidence from which the jury could lawfully infer the favored beneficiary was unduly active in procuring the will.

We hold there was and reverse.

The contested will was executed by John W. Rabon on 9 August 1972. He died on 29 March 1976, and his widow, Luree M. Rabon, petitioned the Probate Court of Escambia County for probate of his will on 28 May 1976. Notice of contest and demand for transfer was filed by two sons of the testator, John Douglas and William Ronald Rabon.…