Gaither v. Fidelity-Baltimore National Bank & Trust Co.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
1Opinion of the Court
Bruñe, C. J.,
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The administrator c.t.a. of the estates of James H. Gaither and Eleanor B. Gaither, which was also the trustee under their respective wills, brought this suit for the purpose of obtaining instructions as to its duties in each of those four capacities. Several questions were raised, but this appeal presents only one. This is whether, under the proper construction of the will of James H. Gaither, his mother, Rosa B. Gaither, and his sister, Mary R. Gaither, are limited to gifts aggregating $3,000 and $2,000, respectively, or are entitled to…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Fairfax v. BrownCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1883
- Stahl v. EmeryCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1925
- Mercer v. Safe Deposit & Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1900
- Estate of Childs v. HoaglandCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1943
- Cameron v. FrazerCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1946
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