American Trust Co. v. Dixon

Plaintiff was named as trustee under a declaration of trust made by Margaret M. Higgins, now deceased, dated October 2, 1931, and an amendment thereto dated November 23, 1931. This action was originally brought by plaintiff to obtain declaratory relief. Defendant Edith May Dixon, the daughter of the deceased, and defendant Melvin E. Shreder, the adopted son of said daughter, filed an answer and cross-complaint seeking to set aside said instruments upon the ground of alleged unsoundness of mind and undue influence. It is stated in the briefs that no evidence was introduced on the complaint for…