Hovey v. Grier

The controversy here is between E.W. Engle and Celia Poinsett, opposing interpleaders, each claiming title to certain shares of stock of a corporation and accrued dividends thereon, under the will of John Joseph Grier, deceased, and held by George S. Hovey as trustee under said will. It was agreed that the shares in controversy have a value in excess of $14,600. The will of Mr. Grier was executed on November 9, 1916, and his death occurred on July 19, 1919. At his death the testator owned all the shares of stock of an incorporated company, and owned, and managed as well, certain other…