Shipp v. Gibbs & Spence
Supreme Court of Georgia
Wills. Estates .Executors and administrators. Title. Sales. Practice. Before Judge Hutchins. Walton superior court. August term, 1891.
1Opinion of the Court
Judgment affirmed.
*185Sterling Eckles left the will quoted in the first headnote. He appointed his wife and one of his sons, Erank M., executrix and executor. The wife qualified as executrix, took possession of the property bequeathed, and remained in possession until her death in 1889. Her co-executor died before her death. In February, 1887, an attachment in favor of Gibbs & Spence against J. T. Eckles was levied upon one third undivided remainder interest in the house and lot, and the property levied on was sold at sheriff’s sale to Gibbs & Spence. In June, 1889, Shipp was appointed…
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