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Cooper v. Cochran

Opinion Date 2008-12-01
  • Court Line: Dallas
  • Citation: 272 S.W.3d 756
  • Ruling: Affirm
  • Appellate Standard: Sufficiency of the evidence
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: 2008-03-01
  • Death Date from Ancestry.com or Outside Source: :Yes
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: 82
  • Will Age by Days: 3589
Details
Contestant(s):
Settlor, Son
Proponent(s):
Grandson
  • Testator Male or Female: Female
  • Testator Education Summary: Unknown
  • Testator Sophistication Rating: Unknown

  • Prevailing Party in Trial Court: Contestant
  • Prevailing Party in COA: Appellee
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Contractual
  • Will Type or Trust: Non-holographic

Outcomes
  • English Speaking Testator: Yes
  • Reversed on Undue Influence: No
  • Reversed on Fraud: No