Dougherty-Little-Redwine-Co. v. Hatcher

Clarence W. Hatcher in his lifetime conducted a mercantile business at No. 246-248 Marietta Street, Atlanta, Georgia, under the name of C. W. Hatcher &• Company. He had no partner. He died leaving a will in which he gave to his wife, Bessie M. Hatcher, “full power and authority to transact any business that may be necessary in operating the business now known as C. W. Hatcher & Company.”- He nominated his wife as executrix. The will was duly admitted to probate, and letters testamentary were issued to her. She took charge of the mercantile business from the date of the testator’s death, under…