Ruth v. Ruth

Marvel, Vice Chancellor:

John H. Stirlith died on November 15, 1953, having made a will in 1952 and a codicil in 1953 which documents were duly admitted to probate before the Register of Wills in this County. Letters testamentary were granted to the plaintiff, Charles H. Ruth, Jr., who as executor brings this suit for instructions naming as defendants those including himself who have a present or contingent interest in property to be held in trust under the terms of the will and codicil. Plaintiff also names himself a defendant in his capacity as sole trustee, Equitable Security Trust Company,…