Purinton v. Dyson

This action is in equity and was brought by respondent, who, it is conceded is a pretermitted heir of Adeline Potter, to recover her share of the estate of her ancestor which was distributed to Fred Fillmore Schaffer. Schaffer died before this action was brought and respondent named as defendants appellant Dyson, individually and as executor of Schaffer’s will, and Carrie Sims, as special administratrix of Schaffer’s estate. Respondent recovered judgment against the defendants named, and Dyson appealed.

Adeline Potter died testate in 1932, leaving as her only heirs Thomas G. Purinton, a son,…