Werbe v. Holt

This is the second appeal in this case. See Werbe v. Holt, 217 Ark. 198, 229 S. W. 2d 225, opinion delivered April 24,1950, for opinion in first appeal wherein we reversed on a procedural matter.

A will contest is presented in which appellants seek to set aside, for lack of mental capacity and undue influence, a will probated as that of F. C. Werbe. Appellants are the alleged adopted son and the heirs-at-law of the deceased, Werbe. Under the terms of his will, Mr. Werbe left all his estate to Mrs. Jessie Holt, his housekeeper.

After a somewhat extended and patient hearing, the trial court found…