In Re Estate of Longron

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HOLLIS HORTON, Justice.

This appeal involves a jury’s rejection of an attempt to probate a copy of a destroyed will. We must decide if the trial court erred when it granted the will’s putative executor a judgment notwithstanding the verdict that awarded him his attorney’s fees and expenses. We affirm the trial court’s judgment in part, reverse in part, and render judgment on the jury’s verdict.

Procedural Background

Arthur Eugene Longron, III (“Artie”) filed an application for independent administration of the estate of his deceased father, Arthur Eugene Longron, Jr. (“Fren-chie”). Artie…