Hitchens v. Safe Deposit & Trust Co.

In the case of Hitchens v. Safe Deposit and Trust Company, 193 Md. 53, 66 A. 2d 93, we considered the question whether the divorced wife of Herbert Henry Hitchens could reach his interest under the will of his grandfather by a non-resident attachment based upon a separation agreement. In the instant case, questions are presented as to the quantum of his interest, and whether it can be reached by the claimant in an equity proceeding.

This proceeding was initiated by a bill of complaint, filed by the- surviving trustee in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City, praying a construction of the will of…