Sanford v. Coleman

418 So.2d 856 (1982)

Betty Sue SANFORD, et al.

v.

J. T. COLEMAN, et al.

80-772.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

July 30, 1982.

Rehearing Denied August 27, 1982.

J. B. Nix, Jr., Evergreen, for appellants.

David T. Hyde, Jr., Evergreen, for appellees.

ALMON, Justice.

This is a will contest. At issue is the last will and testament of Nancy Beatrice Diamond Odom. The circuit court held the will invalid because it was obtained by undue influence. We reverse.

Mrs. Odom and her husband of more than 20 years, David S. Odom, Sr., were residents of Conecuh County, Alabama. On November 25, 1969, Mr. and Mrs. Odom went to…