WOODS v. GIEDD

44297.

257 Ga. 152 (1987)

356 S.E.2d 211

WOODS v. GIEDD.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied June 17, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sylvester & Assoc., Chuck Sylvester, Sell & Melton, Edward S. Sell, Jr., Buckner F. Melton, Lori L. Chapman, for appellant.

W. Edward Meeks, Jr., for appellee.


CLARKE, Presiding Justice.

The issues in this case are twofold: 1) whether a copy of a will lost before the death of the testator may be admitted to probate under OCGA § 53-3-6; and 2) whether the evidence presented by appellees was sufficient to withstand a motion for summary judgment by appellant. OCGA § 53-3-6 provides: "If a will is destroyed without the consent of the testator or is lost or destroyed subsequent to the death of the testator, a copy of...

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