Hutson v. Bassett

Mrs. Beda Garrett Hutson, wife of appellant, died testate at Wichita Ealls, Tex., on July 5,1927. By her will she gave to her husband $1, and all the balance and remainder of her property to her sister, Mrs. Mary Garrett Bassett, and her brothers, J. M. Garrett and Vanmeter Garrett. Mrs. Bassett and J. M. Garrett were named executrix and executor without bond. The two brothers transferred their interest in the property in controversy to Mrs. Bassett. This suit was instituted by Mrs. Bassett, joined pro forma by her husband, against appellant, alleging the conversion by him, subsequent to the…