Casad v. Ripley
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Cedar District Court. — Hon. F. O. Ellison, J udge. Action to set aside the probate of a will on the grounds of mental incapacity and undue influence. There was a directed verdict for the defendants. The plaintiff appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, J.
John W. Casad died July 27, 1907. ITe left surviving him a widow, Ida L. Casad, and two children, J. R. Casad, the plaintiff herein, and the defendant Edith C. Ripley. July 8, 1907, he executed a will, by the terms of which, after making a few minor bequests, he devised the remainder of his estate to trustees named in the will, and directed that the net income from the estate devised to them be paid to his wife, Ida L. Casad, during her life. He further directed that, upon the death of his wife, the net income from the estate should be paid in equal parts to his daughter and son for the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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