Doub v. Harper

Tbe appeal presents tbis single question for determination: Did Estelle Gf. Harper, Executrix of tbe 'Will of W. L. Harper, have testamentary authority on 5 January, 1950, to sell tbe undivided one-tbird interest in tbe 190 acre tract to tbe plaintiff, Odell B. Doub ?

These legal principals are pertinent to tbis inquiry:

1. A testator may confer on bis executor by bis will tbe power to sell bis real property for any lawful purpose to which tbe testator wishes tbe proceeds of bis real property to be applied. Powell v. Timber Corp., 193 N.C. 794, 138 S.E. 161; Trogden v. Williams, 144 N.C. 192,…