Willis v. Goodrum

BARROW, Justice.

This is an appeal from a take nothing judgment following a jury trial in a suit brought by appellant to contest her mother’s will, which had been offered for probate by her brother, Moulton A. Goodrum, as independent executor under his mother’s will. Appellant alleged unsound mind and undue influence, but only issues relating to undue influence were submitted to the jury. The jury verdict was adverse to appellant and she has brought this appeal asserting jury misconduct.

Appellant has briefed five points, but all grew out of one incident. After the arguments were concluded, the…