Shinn v. Westfall

Lively, Judge:

The decree adjudges valid a note of $1,000, and directs its payment out of the estate of C. P. Shinn, deceased.

The sole controversy is over the validity of this note. The bill is by the executor, is for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the will, and alleges a deficiency of personal estate for the payment of the debts including the note in question, and prays for a sale of a part of the real estate for that purpose; a settlement of the executorial accounts of plaintiff and an ascertainment of the widow’s rights in the estate; and for general relief. The answer denies…