SHELTON v. GORDON

1 Div. 331.

40 So.2d 95 (1949)

SHELTON v. GORDON.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

April 21, 1949.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Johnston, McCall & Johnston, of Mobile, for appellant.

Caffey, Gallalee & Caffey, of Mobile, for appellee.


SIMPSON, Justice.

This is a contest of the will of Mary B. Jackson by appellant, as the next of kin of testatrix, against appellee, as executor who propounded the will for probate. The contest was rested on three main grounds: (1) the alleged unsoundness of mind of the testatrix, (2) undue influence on the part of appellee, and (3) that the instrument was not duly executed. From a verdict and judgment in favor of the proponent...

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