Riggs v. Powell

This was a proceeding instituted by the administrator of Starkey R. Powell, deceased, citing the widow,LouisaP. Powell, to disclose and surrender any money or effects in her possession belonging to the estate. Upon a hearing in the County Court the citation was dismissed, from which an appeal was taken to the Circuit Court where the cause was tried by the court and the issue was again found for the widow, whereupon the administrator prayed an appeal to this court. The question for determination in the courts below was as to the ownership of $400 in cash, and a promissory note for $4,000.

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