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Tag Archives: Fraud

Evidence of Undue Influence Barred; Fraud and Forgery not Proven

On an appeal from probate, petitioner failed to answer discovery requests and was sanctioned by being barred from introducing evidence of undue influence or lack of capacity. For the remaining allegations of fraud and forgery, the petitioner did not present … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Discovery, Forgery, Fraud

Domicile, Undue Influence, Fraud, Insane Delusions, Forgery, and Testamentary Capacity in Will Contest

Decedent with multiple residences was found to be domiciled in Pennsylvania, as all of his mail came to his Philadelphia residence and he wished to return there; undue influence was not proved by either direct or indirect evidence, as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Domicile, Forgery, Fraud, Insane delusion, Testamentary Capacity, Undue influence, Will contest

Summary Judgment in Will Contest

Disinherited children and grandchildren alleged fraud, undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, and forgery of probated will, of which a good friend of the decedent was the sole beneficiary.  After considerable discovery, sole beneficiary moved for summary judgment, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Forgery, Fraud, Summary judgment, Testamentary Capacity, Undue influence, Will contest

Fraud, Waiver, and Delay to Elect Against Will

Issues were whether wife of decedent could elect against the will despite signing a waiver induced by fraud and whether filing petition to elect after statutory period because of fraud was justified; the Court did not find clear and convincing … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, Spousal Election, Statute of limitations

Enjoining Sale for Fraud or Mistake

Court denied petition to enjoin sale of real estate, because in light of all the circumstances the agreement lacked fraud or mistake.  Ferrari Estate, 2 Fid. Rep. 3d 325 (O.C. Montg. 2011) (Opinion by McCormick, J.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Fraud, Mistake, PEF 3360

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