Swygart v. Willard
Indiana Supreme Court
Erom Porter Circuit Court; Willis O. McMahan, Judge. Action by Ella Willard and others against John Swygart and others. Erom a judgment for plaintiffs, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
—This action was brought by appellees in the circuit court of St. Joseph county, to contest the will of George W. Swygart, deceased, for the reasons that (1) the testator was of unsound mind, (2) the will was unduly executed, (3) the execution of the will was procured through undue influence, and (4) because of material alterations in the will since the death of the decedent. The venue of the cause was changed to Laporte county, and thence to Porter county, where a trial by jury resulted in a verdict and judgment in favor of appellees. Appellants filed joint and several motions for a new…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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- Staser v. HoganIndiana Supreme Court · 1889
- Carthage Turnpike Co. v. AndrewsIndiana Supreme Court · 1885
- Burkhart v. GladishIndiana Supreme Court · 1890
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