Parette v. Ivey

Mary Edna Grimes died testate December 8,1944. Appellant, E. T. Parette, an only brother, sought to prevent the probation of the will on the grounds of lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence at the time the will was made.

Under the terms of the will, Mrs. Grimes gave a part of her real property to Carolyn Benson, a niece, and the remainder, both personal and real, to “my dear friend, Joe J. Ivey,” and appointed him executor without bond.

The trial court, after hearing the testimony, found against appellant’s contentions, and admitted the will to probate. This appeal followed.

The…