In Re Estate of Olson

In this will contest a jury has found specially that the testator did not have testamentary capacity and that undue influence was exerted by proponent, Thore T. Johnson. He appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial. • ■

Gjermund Olson, a long-time resident of Fillmore county and more than 85 years old, died there June 5, 1927. He had been blind since 1913 and in feeble physical health for some time. He was losing his eyesight in 1909 and in that year petitioned for the appointment of proponent as his guardian, on the self-assigned grounds of failing sight and incompetency to…