Askew v. . Matthews

This is an action brought by Ernest Askew, guardian of Rosa Askew and Sallie Askew, against J. H. Matthews, administrator of Eliza Hoggard, to recover two notes of $1,250 and $500, respectively, and one-half interest in a note for $2,000. The notes (188) sued for were the property of Eliza Hoggard during her lifetime. It was contended by plaintiff that at the time of her death, they were in possession of plaintiff and were the property of plaintiff's wards, having been given to them by Eliza Hoggard prior to her death.

Issues were submitted to the jury and answered as follows:

1. Did the…