Parker v. Churchill

Martha Parker and John Carter brought their petition against Columbus Churchill as executor under the will of Frances Churchill, and against certain persons named as beneficiaries or falling within certain designated classes of beneficiaries under the will. On motion, all the parties defendant except Churchill, executor, were struck from the case. The court then sustained a general demurrer to the petition, filed by the executor. To this ruling petitioners excepted. The petition as amended alleged: Mrs. Frances Churchill died leaving a will, which was probated in solemn form. Petitioners,…