In the Matter of the Estate of Ida Bottger, Deceased. Herman Bottger, Respondents v. Charlotte Bottger…

Summary

The court reversed the decree invalidating Ida Bottger’s will and deeds, concluding that the contestants failed to prove testamentary incapacity, undue influence, or fraud by the required evidentiary standard. The evidence showed that Bottger understood the nature and extent of her property, recognized the objects of her bounty, and voluntarily made the disposition favoring Harry. The court directed dismissal of the contest proceeding.