Keith & Wilkinson v. Forsythe

FOSTER, Justice.

The will of Alex K. Cawthon, deceased, was admitted to probate. It is not set out in this record, but it does appear incidentally that Margaret C. Forsythe was named as executrix without bond, and letters were issued to her, said to be the daughter and only next of kin to testator.

Soon afterwards Charles A. Patterson filed a petition and alleged that he was the owner of a judgment which had been rendered against decedent, and that “he verily believes that his interest in said estate will be endangered for want of security.” This was filed to invoke the benefit of section…