Jameson v. Nugent

hGREMILLION, Judge.

In this case, the proponents of a statutory will challenge the trial court’s ruling declaring the will a nullity. For the following reasons, we affirm.

FACTS

On January 11, 1998, Claude W. Slay executed a document purporting to be his last will and testament. The notary, Doris R. Price, handwrote the document on letter size paper with the following appearing on the front:

1-11-98

Claude Slay, being of sound mind & do hereby declare this to be my last will & testament(sic) upon my death—

I am leaving the Home place known as E.R. Slay Home Place to:

Clydie Nugent and Clois Slay.

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