In Re: The Estate of Bessie Louise Thornton

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT NASHVILLE October 13, 2011 Session IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BESSIE LOUISE THORNTON Appeal from the Chancery Court for Wilson County No. 09183 Charles K. Smith, Chancellor No. M2011-01287-COA-R3-CV - Filed January 12, 2012 In this will contest, the jury found that a confidential relationship existed between the principal beneficiary of the will and the testatrix; however, the jury also found that the will was not the result of undue influence and, therefore, the will was valid. The contestant filed post-trial motions pursuant to Rules 50.02 and 59 of the…