Waddell v. . Doughton

Lula Johnston Waddell died on 1 December, 1924. Prior to and at tbe date of her death, she was a resident of tbe State of North Carolina. Thereafter her last will and testament was duly probated. Plaintiff, as residuary legatee named therein, became entitled to certain bonds of tbe State of North Carolina, which were owned by tbe testatrix at tbe date of her death. Tbe market value of these bonds at said date was $117,607.66. Defendant assessed upon tbe legacy bequeathed to plaintiff in said will, consisting of said bonds, an inheritance tax in the sum of $5,681.42. This sum was paid by…