Perrow v. Payne

Mosby H. Payne, a resident of Appomattox County, Virginia, but also maintaining a residence in New York City where he practiced medicine for a number of years, died testate on March 29, 1952. His will was probated on April 2, 1952, and on the same day Mosby G. Perrow, Jr., who was named as executor therein, qualified as such and entered upon his duties.

The inventory and appraisement of the estate showed total assets of $142,647.13. The assets with their values are listed as follows; $5,138.57 in money; 552 shares of American Telephone and Telegraph-Company common stock, $85,077; other common…