In Re Fowler

This is a caveat filed to the will of J. M. Fowler, and was before the Court in a former appeal, 156 N.C. 340. The real question in the case is whether the execution of the will was procured by fraud or undue influence. The court submitted two issues, which with the answers thereto, are as follows:

1. Is the paper-writing here offered, and every part thereof, the last will and testament of James M. Fowler, deceased? Answer: Yes.

2. If the paper-writing was the last will and testament of J.M. Fowler, was it obtained by undue influence or fraud? Answer: No.

Upon the verdict for the propounders,…