Estate of Larsen

The sole issue on this appeal is whether the determination of the trial court, to the effect that the transfer of the 223 shares of stock had not been secured through undue influence, is against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence.

For many years Martin Larsen had been engaged in operating a shoe-repair shop. The living quarters of himself and his wife, Minnie, were located in the same building as such shop, which building was not owned by him but was leased from the owner. After Martin Larsen died the widow gave up the shoe-repair business but the landlord continued to…