Pierce v. Pierce

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

Prior to July 21,1957 M. H. Pierce and Mary C. Pierce owned and operated, as partners, the M. H. Pierce Lumber Company. On the date above mentioned Mary C. Pierce died testate and Joe S. Pierce (her son) was duly appointed executor of her estate. Later M. H. Pierce (after operating the lumber company for an undisclosed period of time) died testate and his estate is now being administered by his wife as executrix.

On January 24,1961 Joe S. Pierce (as executor) filed a verified claim for $7,953.14 against the M. H. Pierce estate. The claim was itemized and explained…