Brian D. Ray v. Jimmy Huett

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the circuit court’s judgment and remanded, holding that the circuit court exceeded its statutory jurisdiction by construing trust provisions that were not raised in the will‑contest pleadings; the court must limit its review to the issues of testamentary capacity, proper execution, and undue influence. Justice Murdock dissented, arguing the trial court did resolve the will’s validity and should be affirmed on that point.