Bailey v. Hudkins

Hatcher, President:

The will of T. Lee Hudkins was probated August 20, 1921. Vernon, a son, and the wife of the testator were named executors. Among other devises was one to Vernon of a tract estimated to contain 125 acres, but which actually contained 149.3. This tract was a part of the testator’s “Home Farm”.

On December 29,1923, Vernon borrowed $3000.00 from The Agricultural Joint Stock Land Bank of Charleston, executing a deed of trust on the 149.3 acres to secure the loan. The money was borrowed and the trust deed executed by Vernon in his own right and not as executor.

This suit was…