Pelletier v. Deering

This Bill in Equity is brought to impress a trust on the property of Lottie A. Haley, deceased, now in the possession of the defendant as executrix under her will. The action is based on the alleged breach of the decedent’s agreement to bequeath her entire personal estate to the plaintiff. By consent of the parties, the case is reported to this Court for decision upon so much of the evidence as is legally admissible.

Lottie A. Haley formerly lived with her husband on Towle Street in Auburn at what is known as Parsons Mills. The couple were advanced in years and childless. While they lived in…