Lyons v. Moise's Ex'r

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Sims

Reversing.

The one question presented on this appeal is whether or not a claim of $13,659.68 duly proven against the estate of M. Haden Moise is barred by the statute of limitations. The master commissioner, to whom reference was made to hear and report claims against the estate in an action by the Fidelty & Columbia Trust Company as executor to settle Moise’s estate, found that this claim rested upon a parol agreement between the parties and is barred by the 5 year statute. Upon exceptions being filed to the master’s report, the chancellor overruled same and…