Waldrop v. Pearson

This suit is brought by the appellant in his individual name alone, upon a promissory note payable to himself, “ and David Pearson, administrators of the estate of David Pearson, deceased.” Waldrop, (the appellant,) and David Pearson, one of the appellees, were joint administrators of the estate of David Pearson, deceased, having given a joint administration bond. The note, which is the cause of action, was given in consideration of the purchase of land of the decedent’s estate. Waldrop appears to have acted in most respects as if he had been sole administrator. He alone petitioned for the…