Long v. Lea

The opinion of the Court as delivered by

Mr. Justice Fishburne.

Captain Peter L. Lea died on November 27, 1922, leaving his last will and testament, which was duly admitted to probate in Beaufort County, the place of his residence. On April 5, 1923, on the petition of his widow, the respondent Eva Lea, she, together with Hampton K. Lea and James M. Lea, named in the will as executrix and executors, qualified as such, and entered upon the discharge of their duties.

Thereafter, in March, 1924, Hampton K. Lea and James M. Lea made their final returns as executors, which were approved by the Probate…