Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of O'Brien

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided January 15, 1921Published

Proceeding upon the probate of a will.

1Opinion of the Court

Foley, S.

Upon the trial of this contest the jury found in answer to specific questions submitted, first, *729that at the time of the execution of the will the deceased was of sound mind and possessed of testamentary capacity, and second, that the will was procured by undue influence. The proponent moves to set aside the verdict on the finding of undue influence. The contestants move to set aside the verdict on the finding of testamentary capacity. The motion of the proponent will be granted on the grounds that the verdict of the jury is inconsistent, is against the evidence and weight of evidence…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Matter of CaseNew York Court of Appeals · 1915
  2. Children's Aid Society v. . LoveridgeNew York Court of Appeals · 1877
  3. In Re the Probate of the Will of KindbergNew York Court of Appeals · 1912
  4. In re RuefAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1917
  5. Smith v. . KellerNew York Court of Appeals · 1912

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