In re the Estate of Brobst

Foley, S.

Motion to set aside verdict and for a new trial. The motion is denied. The will gave the entire estate to one Alphonse Consolazion to the exclusion of testatrix’ two sisters. The findings of the jury, first, that the decedent was of unsound mind at the time of the execution of the will, and, second, the will was caused or procured by undue influence, were clearly sustained by more than a fair preponderance of the evidence. Mrs. Brobst had been committed to an insane asylum in 1908 by an order of Mr. Justice G-reenbaum. From 1908 down to the execution of the will in 1918 it appeared…