American National Red Cross v. Gumberts

Following an appeal from county court and on trial de novo in district court, it was decreed that a certain instrument dated January 24, 1945, and presented for probate as the last will and testament of Lillian Carrie Lamphear, deceased, be denied probate. The judgment rests on a finding that “on January 24, 1945, Lillian Carrie Lamphear was of unsound mind, and did not understand the effect and consequences of her act and did not possess testamentary capacity to make a will.”

The American Red Cross, a Federal Corporation, claimant of interest under terms of the instrument, brings this appeal,…