In Re Estate of Meyer
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the CourtMulroney, J.
— The heirs of John D. Meyer (his, sister and the descendants of his two deceased sisters) objected to the probate of his will on the sole ground of lack of testamentary capacity. At- the close of the contestants’ case, the trial court directed the verdict for proponent, the named -executor in the will. This appeal by contestants presents the issue as to the sufficiency of their evidence showing or tending to show that John D. Meyer lacked testamentary capacity at the time of the execution of the will on August 11, 1943. The issue- requires a review of the record.
The will left all real and…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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