Russell v. Shapleigh

This is an appeal from an order dismissing a petition in equity after a demurrer thereto had been sustained.

The petition, brought on the equity side of the Probate Court, on the supposed authority of G. L. c. 215, § 6, as amended, St. 1929, c. 342, § 1, in substance alleges that Charles E. Russell died in Lynn, in the county of Essex, on October 22, 1909, leaving a son, Charles E. Russell, Jr., and a widow, Etta E. Russell. His will was admitted to probate in Essex County and on December 30, 1909, the said Etta E. Russell was appointed executrix and duly qualified as such by furnishing bond…