Hull v. Watkins
Supreme Court of Georgia
Appeal. Before Judge Brand. Clarke superior court. Hull, as administrator of M. G. Watkins, deceased, having advertised in the official gazette of Clarke county that it was his intention, as administrator as aforesaid, to apply to the court of ordinary at the January term, 1908, for leave to sell certain real estate which, as lie claimed, belonged to the estate of the said Watkins, Lizzie Watkins, in her own behalf and as agent of her sisters, Charity Watkins, Sarah Watkins,…
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Appeal. Before Judge Brand. Clarke superior court. Hull, as administrator of M. G. Watkins, deceased, having advertised in the official gazette of Clarke county that it was his intention, as administrator as aforesaid, to apply to the court of ordinary at the January term, 1908, for leave to sell certain real estate which, as lie claimed, belonged to the estate of the said Watkins, Lizzie Watkins, in her own behalf and as agent of her sisters, Charity Watkins, Sarah Watkins, and Margaret Watkins, filed a claim, asserting title to the propertjL On the trial T. W. Mabry testified: “I know the…
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
(After stating the facts.) The Civil Code, § 4630, provides that “When an executor, administrator, guardian, or other trastee shall advertise that it is his intention to apply for leave to sell any real estate as the property of his testator, intestate, ward, or cestui que trust, or having obtained such order, it may be .lawful for any person claiming such real estate, either by himself, his agent, or attorney, to file in the court of ordinary an affidavit claiming said property, a copy whereof shall be served on such executor, administrator, guardian, or trustee, as the case may be, previous…
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