Southard v. West

Two questions are raised upon this appeal: First, is the order of the county court against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence? Second, was prejudicial error committed by the court in admitting the testimony of respondent’s wife of communications had personally with deceased?

In considering the first question it is necessary to review the evidence which was before the court. In August, 1930, William West was desirous that a loan be made to George Waddell for $1,500. He applied to the testatrix to make the loan. Testatrix was a competent business woman, managing her own…