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McCauley v. Simmer

Opinion Date 1960-06-16
  • Court Line: Houston
  • Citation: 336 S.W.2d 872
  • Subcategory: Undue Influence
  • Ruling: Affirm
  • Appellate Standard: Sufficiency of the evidence
  • Jury: MSJ
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: 1959-10-21
  • Death Date from Ancestry.com or Outside Source: :Yes
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: 35
  • Will Age by Days: 973
Details
Contestant(s):
Settlor
  • Testator Male or Female: Female

  • Prevailing Party in Trial Court: Proponent
  • Prevailing Party in COA: Appellee
  • Attorney Fees Awarded in Trial Court: N/A
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Contractual

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