Pirkl v. Ellenberger
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Johnson District Court. — Ralph P. Howell, Judge. Action involving the contest of a will, based on the ground that tlie same was procured by undue influence. Verdict and judgment setting aside the will. Defendants, proponents, appeal.'
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, C. J.
This action is brought to set aside the probate of an instrument purporting to be the last will of one William Ellenberger, Sr., and to have the instrument declared of no force and effect. On the 1st day of May, 191á, a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of William Ellenberger, Sr., was filed for probate in the district court of Johnson County. Thereafter, on- the 10th day of February, 1915, this instrument was admitted to probate and duly probated, and William Ellenberger, Jr., appointed executor. On the 11th day of February, 1915, Maud Pirkl, Mary Lenoch and Hannah Evans,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Curtis v. ArmagastSupreme Court of Iowa · 1912
- Estate of Townsend v. TownsendSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
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