First-Mech. Nat. Bank v. First-Mech. Nat. Bank

The introductory facts are few and may be briefly revealed. One Mary Goodier died testate on November 30th, 1938, and upon the probate of her will by the surrogate of Mercer County, her brother, James W. Goodier, duly qualified as executor. He, however, died on April 7th, 1939, before completing the administration of his sister's estate. The First-Mechanics National Bank of Trenton has assumed the duty of administering both of these estates. On April 24th, 1939, it qualified as executor and trustee pursuant to the will of James W. Goodier, and on January 25th, 1940, it was appointed…