Johnson v. Washington

JAMES, J., for the Court:

¶ 1. In this will-contest case, the Chancery Court of Washington County granted summary judgment in favor of Shirley Washington. George Patrick Johnson, Leon Foster, Florine Miller, and Richard Wright (Contestants) appeal arguing that because the issue of undue influence was a factual issue for the jury, the chancellor reached this decision in error. Finding that no genuine issue of material fact exists regarding the issue of undue influence, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Reverend Roosevelt T. Strong (Rev. Strong) and Earnestine Strong were mar*648ried on…