Newman v. Stover

This is the second appeal in this cause. As disclosed by our former opinion, it is a suit challenging the *377validity of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Merica Newman, deceased. Newman v. Stover, 187 Or 641, 213 P2d 137. The contestant is Richard Newman, her son. He attacks the will of October 15, 1947, on the grounds that it was executed as a result of undue influence and mental incompetency. The record proponent is Herbert Stover, the nominated executor. The real parties interested in sustaining the October will and who are the sources of evidence adverse to the…