Cox v. Brown

This is an action to recover a legacy under the will of Paul Brown, deceased.

The cause was tried on an agreed statement of facts, as follows:

"Paul Brown of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri, died on November 18, 1927, and thereafter his last will and testament was duly probated in the Probate Court of the City of St. Louis, letters testamentary issued and administration is still open, no final settlement having been made. Defendants constitute all the executors, personal representatives and residuary beneficiaries under the will of said Paul Brown.

"By his last will and testament said…