Washington Escrow Co. v. Blair

When a testator dies after having contracted to sell property previously devised, and the purchase money is paid and the deed withdrawn from escrow after the testator’s death, is the devisee, under our statute, ultimately entitled to the purchase money held by the escrow holder, subject to administration of the estate?

November 23, 1948', Robert W. McKinnon executed his will devising specific property to Sólita Blair. He named his son, Anthony, residuary legatee and devisee and appointed him executor.

In June, 1950, testator contracted to sell, and J. E. Mallonee agreed to buy, the property…