Nichols v. Rowan

BARROW, Chief Justice.

A will contest. An instrument dated March 24, 1964, was admitted to probate as the last will and testament of Bruce J. Nichols after a jury trial. Testator’s niece, Inez Hysaw Oxford, is the sole beneficiary under the will. This contest was originally filed by Dwight M. Nichols, Sr., brother of testator, but upon his death his widow, individually and as independent executrix of Dwight’s estate, together with their son, Dwight M. Nichols, Jr., were substituted as contestants and have perfected this appeal.

Contestants’ three assignments of error relate to the contention…