Norton v. Norton

Hines, Justice.

Lisa Norton (“Lisa”) and Beth Simmons (“Beth”) filed a caveat to the will of their father, Charles Powell Norton (“Charles”), claiming undue influence. The caveat was rejected, and on appeal, this Court affirmed. Simmons v. Norton, 290 Ga. 223 (719 SE2d 421) (2011). Thereafter, Lisa and Beth (collectively “Appellants”) filed a declaratory judgment action to determine what effect the will’s in terrorem clause had upon their rights under the will, and now appeal the trial court’s order declaring that their rights under the will are completely extinguished.

In addition to Lisa and…