Case Name: In the Matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Sophia Goers, Deceased. Emma J. Whyte, Appellant; Julius C. Goers, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1921-11
Citations: 199 A.D. 953
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Sophia Goers, Deceased. Emma J. Whyte, Appellant; Julius C. Goers, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 199
Pages: 953–953

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Sophia Goers, Deceased. Emma J. Whyte, Appellant; Julius C. Goers, Respondent.

Opinion:
Decree and order reversed, verdict of jury set aside, and matter remitted to the Surrogate's Court with directions to admit the will to probate, wdth costs to the appellant. Held, the motion to direct the jury to find in the affirmative upon the question of mental competency of the testatrix, and upon the question of undue influence, should have been granted. The undisputed evidence shows that the testatrix was competent to make the wall, .and the contestant failed to make out a case of undue influence. All concur, except Davis, J., who dissents and votes for affirmance.