Waters v. Trefouret
Supreme Court of Virginia
Appeal from a decree of the Circuit Court of Albemarle county. Decree for the defendants. Complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWhittle, J.
In the year 1900, Sadie Palmer Waters, an unmarried woman, died, leaving her last will and testament, which was admitted to probate in the County Court of Albemarle county. The estate is estimated at $90,000, the principal of which is mainly invested in industrial securities.
By clause first of the will, testatrix’s two brothers, William D. Waters and Frank A. Waters were appointed joint executors, but the latter declined to qualify, and died survived by his wife and children. William D. Waters qualified as executor and at the time of the death of his mother, Sarah G. Waters, on March 31,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Price v. Cole's Ex'xSupreme Court of Virginia · 1887
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