Graham v. Courtright
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Blade Hawle District Court. — Franklin C. Platt, Judge. Action to set aside the third paragraph of the will of Bessie Graham, as having been inserted through the alleged undue influence of the beneficiary therein, resulted in the verdict and judgment as prayed. The defendant appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
Bessie Graham executed her will March 5th, and died March 17, 1913. She had never married, and was 74 years of age. She had been in good health until shortly before death, though she had become so • fleshy that, it was difficult for her to get about. The will was admitted to probate April 25, 1913, and this action, to set aside the *397third clause thereof was begun shortly afterwards. The will (1) directed the payment of debts, and (2) made a bequest of $5,000 to William J. Graham, to be paid in 15 months. The third clause read:
“To the long-time and faithful friend of my beloved father and my…
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