Baker v. Eibler

This appeal arises from a bill in equity brought by Antonins P. Eibler, both in his individual capacity and as executor for his brother Charles Eibler, to recover certain money allegedly received by defendants from Charles Eibler and improperly retained by them. Defendants admit receiving the money from Charles, but contend that it was a gift causa mortis from Charles to defendant Lawren Baker, which gift became complete upon the death of Charles a few weeks after possession of the money was transferred by Charles to Baker. The Chancellor found for plaintiff Antonius Eibler and decreed that…