Palesis v. Hlouverakis

By Judge Catherine C. Hammond

This matter is before the Court following a trial without a jury on April 2 and 3, 2014. After considering all of the witnesses’ testimony at trial, the depositions and the numerous exhibits, and the arguments and post-trial briefs of counsel, there follow my findings of fact and conclusions of law. The objections to the evidence filed by Mr. Mottley on May 27, 2014, are sustained.

Nick Hlouverakis (“Nick”) was born in 1927. He died on November 30, 2012. Two competing wills are offered. The first is a photocopy of a holographic will dated March 25, 2011. The second…