Beatty v. McCleod

W. It. Jordan, of the parish of Lafourche, was taken sick and died at Tuscumbia, in the State of Alabama.

He had been insolvent for many years. His wife died some time previously, leaving an estate, the most of which was sold, and brought $21,545 55. Although the sale was on terms of credit in part, Jordan discounted the principal notes and reduced them to cash. He had at the decease of his wife been confirmed as natural tutor to his minor daughter, issue of their marriage.

While he was sick at Tuscumbia, a few days before his death, under apprehension.that his sickness would terminate fatally,…