Blackwell v. Williams

ALMON, Justice.

Ruth Blackwell appeals from the dismissal of her claim against the estate of Louie Bascom Stringer for services rendered. There are two issues before this Court: (1) Whether Blackwell’s filing of a claim against an estate in circuit court, along with a will contest, was sufficient presentment to prevent Blackwell’s claim from being barred as untimely; and (2) Whether Blackwell was a known or reasonably ascertainable creditor entitled to “actual notice” of the appointment of an executor for Stringer’s estate.

The will of Louie Bascom Stringer, deceased, together with codicils…