Tope v. Taylor

On March 25, 1986, final judgment was entered in the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District, County of Chouteau, granting defendant, Lillian Ruth Taylor’s motion for summary judgment. Thomas L. Tope and Anna Tope appeal. We reverse the judgment and remand this cause because material issues of fact exist.

On May 24, 1974, Leslie Taylor drew his last will and testament in the law offices of Hauge, Hauge, Ober and Spangelo in Havre, Montana. Lester Hauge, attorney, retained a copy. By his will, Leslie Taylor gave 240 acres to Rodney Fraser, $10,000 to his sister, Lillian Taylor, and the…