Davis v. Hambly

Epitomized Opinion

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Original action in the Common Pleas to set-aside as fraudulent a deed made to defendant, Della Hambly, by her husband against whom plaintiff’s deceased husband had a judgment. Plaintiff, Jane D. Davies, was the executrix of her said deceased husband. Judgment was rendered for defendant and plaintiff appealed. Held:

1. It was competent for defendant to testify at the trial, even though plaintiff w'as an executrix, for the reason that 11459 GC. provides “Nothing in this section shall apply to . . . actions or proceedings involving the valdity…