Slocum v. Fromm

SNELL, Justice.

This is an appeal in a will contest. Proponent, Mrs. L. D. Fromm, is the sole beneficiary and executor of the Will of James Latch, who died March 7, 1966, in Hardin County. Will, dated April 13, 1964, was admitted to probate March 18, 1966. Petition to set aside will was filed by contestants, the sole grandchildren and heirs at law of testator.

Grounds of contest were mental incapacity of testator and undue influence by Mrs. Fromm. During the trial timely motions for directed verdict were made by proponent. Case was submitted to a jury which rendered a verdict setting the will…