Trotman v. Forrester

SEARS, Chief Justice.

This case involves a dispute over the validity of the will of Ms. Katherine Forrester. The appellant, W. A. Trotman, petitioned to probate Ms. Forrester’s will, and the appellee, Bron Forrester, one of Ms. Forrester’s sons, filed a caveat. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered a judgment setting aside Ms. Forrester’s will on the ground that another one of her sons, Cliff Forrester, who is a beneficiary under the will, had a confidential relationship with the testator and had exercised undue influence over her. Trotman appeals from the trial court’s judgment.…