Legal Opinion

Johnson v. Whitehand

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided October 2, 1929No. 7375PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMcCLENDON, J.

Suit by the Children (sole heirs at law) of W. S. Johnson, deceased', against Miss Whitehand to set aside a deed Johnson had made to her January 4, 192S, just two days before he died. Two grounds for setting aside the deed were submitted to the jury — mental incapacity and undue influence. We have very carefully considered the record, and conclude that but one proposition urged by appellants merits serious consideration ; namely, the exclusion of evidence of intimidation of Mrs. Mary Fulton, a witness for appellants.

The evidence bearing upon the issue of undue influence was in many respects…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. D. &. H. Truck Line v. LavalleeCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1928
  2. Littlefield v. CookSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1915

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. City of Austin v. HowardCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1941
  2. American Maintenance & Rentals, Inc. v. Estrada, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)1995
  3. A-Rocket Moving Co. v. ArceneauxCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1980
  4. City of Austin v. HowardCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1941

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