Mock v. Dowling

Ness, Justice:

This will contest is limited to the issue of undue influence. The appellant-contestant is Betty C. Mock, one of the two children of the testatrix. The trial court directed a verdict for the respondents, proponents of the will. Appellant argues the proof in its totality establishes a jury question on the issue of undue influence. We disagree.

Lois E. Carter, aged sixty at 'the time of her death, February, 1973, was survived by two daughters, Patricia Smith and the appellant, Betty C. Mock. By her will dated December 19, 1972, testatrix left one-half of her estate in fee to…