Wolters v. Wright

BLEIL, Justice.

Carlton Wolters and others appeal an order admitting Quentin Schaefer’s will to probate. Their points of error concern the trial court’s refusal to submit an instruction and evidentiary issues.

Schaefer’s relatives contested the probate of his will, which left his property to Herman and Leta Wright, longtime friends. Following Schaefer’s death, July 8, 1975, the Wrights applied for probate of his will; a contest was filed. Initially, the jury found that Schaefer lacked testamentary capacity and was unduly influenced at the time the will was executed, August 21, 1970. On appeal,…