Washington Supreme Court

William H. Dean, Appellants v. Edith M. Jordan, as Administratrix, Respondent

May 12, 1938194 Wash. 661

Summary

The court affirmed the judgment upholding Orilla Dean's will and dismissing the contest. It held that the evidence established testamentary capacity despite her prior adjudication of insanity, and that the circumstances raised a presumption of undue influence that the proponent rebutted. The court concluded that the will reflected the testatrix's true intent and was not procured by fraud or undue influence.