Coffman v. Brenton

The appellant in this cause brings this action against the executor and the legatees of the estate of one Charles R. Brenton, deceased. It is the contention of the appellant that he is the illegitimate son of the said Charles R. Brenton and that, by reason of an oral contract entered into between his mother and the said Charles R. Brenton, he is entitled to participate equally with the legitimate children of the said Charles B. Brenton in the estate of said decedent. The appellees, in addition to a general denial, plead the statute of limitations, laches, and an alleged settlement claimed to…