Adams v. Flora

CLAY, Commissioner.

In this will contest case the will was upheld by the jury. The deceased died at the age of 74, having made her will 31/2 years prior thereto. She had no close kindred and most of her estate was left to strangers in blood. It is unnecessary to consider the extensive evidence relating to mental incapacity and undue influence. In the closing argument counsel for the proponent appellees made some statements which were improper and which were duly objected to. In our opinion these statements were prejudicial and the trial court erred in failing to sustain the objections thereto…