IN RE DASHIELL'S ESTATE

No. 49517.

94 N.W.2d 111 (1959)

In the Matter of the ESTATE of Nellie K. DASHIELL, Deceased. Henry L. Moffett, Objector to purported Codicils dated July 19, 1950 and September 18, 1950, to last Will and Testament dated March 10, 1941. Mabel A. Bodin, Proponent, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

January 13, 1959.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

W. K. Cash, Albia, Kent Emery, Des Moines, for appellant.

Stuart & Stuart, Chariton, for appellee.


HAYS, Justice.

Decedent left a will, dated March 10, 1941, to which were appended three codicils dated September 6, 1943, July 19, 1950, and September 18, 1950 respectively. Objections being filed only as to the two 1950 codicils, the will and the 1943 codicil were admitted to probate. The objections were based upon mental incapacity of testatrix and undue influence of other persons, particularly Harley Rodin. Trial was to the court without a jury and it was specifically...

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