Shelton v. Missouri Baptist Foundation

ROBERT R. WELBORN, Special Judge.

At trial, in a will contest, plaintiff moved for a continuance and, after the motion was denied, stood on his motion and took no part in the trial. At the close of defendants’ evidence, a directed verdict was entered for defendants. Plaintiff appeals.

Clifford P. Shelton filed suit on July 1, 1975 challenging the will of his sister, Fannie Shelton Bliss. Count I of the petition alleged incompetence of the testator and undue influence by her attorney, who was also president of the defendant, Missouri Baptist Foundation, the principal beneficiary under the will.…