Roberts v. Rountree

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Dismissal for Failure of Prosecution. Prior to July 1985, one Anita Sumner died testate. William Rountree apparently had been Sumner’s legal advisor and Rountree had prepared Sumner’s will. Rountree was appointed the executor of Sumner’s estate and the will was filed in solemn form. Charles Roberts is a surviving relative of Sumner and apparently believed himself to be an heir at law. It is noted that Rountree declares that Roberts was not a legatee or devisee under the will but the record is silent as to this point. Roberts sought to obtain possession of numerous…