Cancer victim’s thinking ‘was perfect’

A woman who died from cancer, and whose will is being contested over alleged undue influence, was no more vulnerable than any other cancer patient in a similar position, a doctor has told the High Court.

Hair stylist, Celine Murphy, 50, Old Naas Road, Dublin, died on March 15, 2011, leaving her estate, including an apartment, to a friend, Mary Butler, from Straffan, Co Kildare.

Ms Murphy, who was unmarried with no children, also entrusted the will to Tridentine Bishop Michael Cox who acted as executor.