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Apodaca v. Escontrias

Opinion Date 1981-07-22
  • Court Line: El Paso
  • Citation: 624 S.W.2d 600
  • Subcategory: Undue Influence
  • Appellate Standard: De novo
  • Jury: MSJ
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: unspecified
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: unspecified
Details
Contestant(s):
Unspecified
Proponent(s):
Unspecified
  • Dueling Wills: No
  • Executor as Proponent: Yes
  • Testator Male or Female: Female
  • Testator Education Summary: Unknown
  • Testator Sophistication Rating: Unknown

  • Prevailing Party in Trial Court: Proponent
  • Prevailing Party in COA: Appellant
  • Attorney Fees Awarded in Trial Court: N/A
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Testamentary
  • Will Type or Trust: Non-holographic
  • Who Drafted the Will / Trust: Unspecified

Outcomes
  • English Speaking Testator: Yes
  • Reversed on Undue Influence: Yes