Wilroy v. Halbleib

214 Va. 442 (1974)

ROBERT G. WILROY

v.

RAYMOND W. HALBLEIB.

Record No. 8191.

Supreme Court of Virginia.

January 14, 1974.

Present, Snead, C.J., I'Anson, Harrison, Cochran, Harman and Poff, JJ.

1. Not error to permit will contestant to present evidence of both undue influence and forgery.

2. Since testimony does not establish directly or implicitly and evidence of coercion, it was error to instruct jury on undue influence. At most, activities complained of were mere suggestions to decedent. Sister-in-law, whose son is substantial taker under will, was not shown to know of disposition made by will or of…