Donnelly v. Donnelly

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

Catherine Donnelly died testate in 1932„ Her will left her residuary estate in equal shares to her seven children, one of whom was Garrett J. Donnelly. Garrett died in 1934. The plaintiff Jack Donnelly, his-adopted son, is the sole beneficiary under his will.

George A. Donnelly, the defendant, is the independent executor of Catherine Donnelly’s estate, which is still in process of administration. Administration on Garrett J-Donnelly’s estate has been closed.

Jack Donnelly brought this suit against George A. Donnelly, seeking a recovery against him both individually and…