Norris v. Bristow

This is an action to set aside the last will and testament of W.O. Norris, deceased, [368] on the grounds of mental incapacity and of undue influence alleged to have been exercised by the beneficiaries of the will. The trial by jury resulted in a verdict upholding the will and contestants appealed from the judgment entered.

Plaintiffs, contestants, are a brother, a sister, nephews, and nieces of the testator who died leaving no descendants, father, mother, or spouse. The beneficiaries of the will, named as defendants, are Ed. H. Bristow and his wife, Ollie May, who were not related to the…