Hilliker v. Thorndale

Opinion op the Court by

Van Sant, Commissioner

Affirming.

Miss Olivia E. Israel died intestate December 13, 1940, seized of a valuable farm known as “Thorndaie” located near Lexington on the Richmond road. Appellee, St. John Thorndaie, claims to be her illegitimate son and as such her sole heir at law. It is agreed that appellants, Addie E. M. Hilliker and Frank Ranm Macgnire, are the next of kin and entitled to the inheritance unless appellee establishes his claim. Shortly after Miss Israel’s death, Thorndale moved onto the property and instituted a petition in equity against Henry T. Duncan,…