Neptune v. Tyler

The appellee in this case advanced to the appellant, as administrator of her husband’s estate, $32,470.00, which was used by him in paying-just and valid claims against said estate. Her right to recover, if such right exists, rests on the equitable doctrine of subrogation. In her claim it is alleged, among other things, that the said Wilson M. Tyler died seized of a large and valuable estate1, in real and personal property, supposed to be worth about $100,000.00. There was no agreement that the money should be repaid to her. In the. court below she recovered judgment for the amount of her…