Patton v. Shelton

This is an action under the statute (Sec. 537, R.S. 1929) to contest the validity of the will of Mrs. Nannie Shelton, deceased. For many years Mrs. Shelton lived and in February, 1927, died in Jonesburg, Montgomery County. The action was begun there, but on application of plaintiffs the venue was changed to Warren County, where a trial was had. The jury by its verdict found that the purported will was not the last will and testament of Mrs. Shelton. Judgment was rendered accordingly. The motion for a new trial filed by Oliver M. Shelton, the sole beneficiary under the purported will, and its…