Gregory v. Richey

This case comes to this court on appeal from a decree of the circuit court of LaSalle county setting aside the last will of Jeremiah Studebaker, deceased; also a deed made by him at the same time the will was executed, to Paul Riche}', who is one of the beneficiaries under the will.

The bill was filed in the LaSalle county circuit court by Icy Cenora Gregory, a daughter of the testator, on February 6, 1918, alleging undue influence upon the deceased and unsoundness of mind. After some delay issues of fact were made up (1) whether or not the writing purporting to be the will of Jeremiah…