Ray v. McFarland

OPINION

TERRIE LIVINGSTON, Justice.

Introduction

This case involves a will contest and the attempted admission of a prior will into probate. Lori Ray appeals the part of the trial court’s judgment that: sets aside the jury’s finding that Carolyn McFarland’s attempt to probate a prior will was not done in good faith and with just cause; provides that McFarland’s attorney’s fees be paid by the estate; and orders each party to pay their own court costs instead of awarding them to Ray as the prevailing party. We reverse the trial court’s judgment in part and render a judgment on the jury’s verdict.

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