Wright v. Kenney

MAUS, Judge.

Richard Miles Wright, III, as sole heir at law and sole beneficiary under a prior will, brought this action to contest the probated will of Martha Alixe Dickson and to establish a prior will. The contestant alleged lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. The action was tried to the court. The trial court denied relief. The contestant states three points on appeal.

The evidence concerning the background and relationship of the testatrix, the contestant and the beneficiary-proponent of the probated will is sketchy. There is a dearth of evidence concerning contact between…