Legal Opinion

In Re Estate of Bost

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided April 7, 1937PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStacy, C. J.

This is another case in which executors who are required to act in tbe searchlight of prevision bave been judged in tbe noonday of hindsight. Tbe latter is usually tbe brighter light, affording a clearer vision. “Hindsight is usually better than foresight.” Ingle v. Cassady, 208 N. C., 497, 181 S. E., 562.

First, in respect of tbe burial expenses, purchase of gravestone, improvement of family plot, etc., it should be remembered that these were made in obedience to testamentary instructions and at a time wben tbe estate appeared to be solvent. Hicks v. Purvis, 208 N. C., 657, 182 S. E., 151;…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Heyer v. BulluckSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1936
  2. Heyer v. . BulluckSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1936
  3. Ingle v. CassadySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1935
  4. Thigpen v. Farmers Banking & Trust Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1932
  5. Casket Co. v. . WheelerSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1921

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. In Re the Estate of MilesSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1964
  2. Thorpe v. WilsonCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1982
  3. Force v. SandersonCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1982
  4. Combs v. EllerCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1976

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