Doty v. Anderson

The Andersons appeal the trial court's judgment holding that Mrs. Anderson exerted undue influence upon Mrs. Doty, which resulted in Mrs. Doty establishing her savings and checking accounts in joint tenancy with Mrs. Anderson and making a monetary gift of $2,000 to Mrs. Anderson.

Mrs. Doty was an elderly woman whose mental and physical health deteriorated the last few months prior to her death March 20, 1975. For several years prior to Mrs. Doty's death, Mrs. Wallace, a neighbor, had assisted her in cooking, running errands, and paying bills. In October and November of 1974, Mrs. Wallace…