Facts
The plaintiffs [A.] and [B.] are the sisters of the deceased [E.] . They have sued [C.] (Defendant 1) and [D.] (Defendant 2) at the District Court of Frauenfeld and claimed the nullity or potential invalidity of the testamentary disposition of the decedent dated August 8, 2014. They alleged the testator's incapacity to dispose, the unworthiness of Defendant 1 to inherit, as well as formal defects in the establishment of the disposition.
The District Court dismissed the action. The High Court of the Canton of Thurgau confirmed the first-instance judgment in the main matter, but reduced the procedural costs and party compensation.
The plaintiffs have filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court against the decision of the High Court.
Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court first examined the admissibility of the complaint and concluded that the plaintiffs are generally entitled to file the complaint. However, some of their requests had deficiencies, as they partially made new motions or the reasoning was insufficient.
On the merits, the Federal Supreme Court confirmed the considerations of the High Court. It concluded that the testator was…