Hollingsworth v. Hollingsworth

Paul Ward, Justice.

This appeal is from an order admitting to probate the will of Samuel Hollingsworth who died December 23, 1963.

The will, which was executed September 14, 1963, was filed for probate January 6, 1964. The deceased’s widow was appointed administratrix two days later. On January 27, 1964 the heirs of the deceased by his former wife filed a petition to contest the will, alleging it was invalid for the following reasons:(a) The testator was acting under the influence of the principal beneficiary—the widow, who caused the will to be prepared and executed.(b) The testator did not…