In re the Estate of Donovan

In a probate proceeding, the parties cross-appeal from a decree of the Surrogate’s Court, Rockland County, dated November 16, 1973, as follows: (1) proponent appeals from so much of the decree as (a) adjudged that the testator was not competent to dispose of his estate at the time of his execution of the purported will and (b) dismissed the petition and denied probate to that purported will and (2) objectant appeals from the decree insofar as it failed to adjudge that the execution of the purported will was caused or procured by undue influence. Proponent also appeals from an order of the…