Marston v. Churchill
Supreme Court of Florida
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
This controversy originated in the County Judge’s Court of Marion County, Florida, where an effort was made by appellants to have the will of Grace Haynes Rogers revoked upon the grounds that she was mentally incompetent when the will was executed, October 30, 1934, and that it was the result of undue influence on the part of the principal beneficiary.
The County Judge heard the witnesses, considered the evidence in the case and decided the issues against the contestants. An appeal was taken to the Circuit Court from this order of the County Judge declaring the will valid, and the appellate…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Gardiner v. GoertnerSupreme Court of Florida · 1932
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- Peacock v. DuboisSupreme Court of Florida · 1925
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- Neal v. HarringtonSupreme Court of Florida · 1947
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