Brill v. Ulrey

The issue in this case is whether an executor may institute and maintain an action to quiet title to real estate where there is no allegation that the property involved is needed to satisfy claims against the estate.

The original complaint alleged that the plaintiffs, William H. Brill and Ann P. G-raham, were confirmed as executors by the Probate Court; that they were acting in that capacity; that they were in possession of three tracts of land belonging to their decedent, Sarah G-. Brill; and that the defendants claimed adverse interests in the land. The defendants demurred to the original…