Becker v. Schenkelberg

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

In this case, we must decide whether the district court properly granted defendants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, thereby setting aside the jury’s verdict that the testator’s will was the result of undue influence.

On appeal, the court of appeals reversed the district court ruling. On further review, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals and affirm the district court’s ruling.

I. Background facts and proceedings.

Luella Bayer died testate on September 29, 1994, at the age of seventy-five. Mrs. Bayer was a widow, her husband having passed away…