In Re Estate of Hauer

Fox, President:

This proceeding originated before a commissioner of accounts of Kanawha County, who had before him the settlement of the estate of H. B. Hauer, who died January 22, 1948, and left an estate, made up in its entirety of personal property, which was appraised at $156,812.81. He died testate, and distributed his estate among various legatees. No question is raised as to the validity of the will. The matters involved on this writ of error grow out of an alleged agreement made between H. B. Hauer and his two brothers in relation to the joint support of their mother. Aside from…