Bradley v. Bradley

ETHRIDGE, Chief Justice:

This case involves the use of part of the proceeds of condemned land, where the partial taking had the effect of destroying the usable value of the balance, to reconstruct certain improvements on the remaining land for its necessary and continued use by the life tenant. We hold that on the particular facts the chancery court was warranted in ordering investment of part of the condemnation award to rebuild on the other land the destroyed improvements.

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Earl C. Bradley, by his will probated July 7, 1958, appointed his son, Amos Bradley (appellee) as executor without bond,…