Leuppie v. Executors of Osborn

Van Fleet, V. C.

The object of this suit is to establish an equitable debt and enforce its payment. The complainant rests his right to the relief he asks on the following facts: Allan Osborn died in March, 1893, leaving a will which has been admitted to probate, and by which he directs that all his just debts should be paid as soon as could be conveniently done after his death. For several weeks prior to his death, Mr. Osborn was so weak and helpless that he was unable to sign his name or to give any attention to any business. Before becoming so, he was always possessed of ready money and…