Griffin v. Barrett

Jenkins, Justice.

1. “Anything which destroys . . freedom of volition invalidates a will; such as fraudulent practices upon testator’ fears, affections, or sympathies, duress, or any undue influence, whereby the will of another is substituted for the wishes of the testator.” Code, § 113-208. “A will procured by misrepresentation or fraud of any kind, to the injury of the heirs at law, is void.” § 113-209. In the amendment to the caveat it was alleged that the propounder and another beneficiary of the will falsely and untruthfully represented to the decedent that one of the caveatrices “had…