Gairdner v. Tate

George W. Dye died leaving a large estate •consisting of lands, money, promissory notes and other choses in action. By his will Gairdner and Grogan were nominated his executors. They qualified, and Gairdner took charge of the moneys, while Grogan managed the lands of the estate. These lands were rented out for about five years before they were turned over to the life-tenants. The property was devised to certain negroes for their lives and after their deaths to their •children. The probate of the will was caveated. Thirteen suits were filed against the executors. They employed five attorneys…