Hancock v. Hancock

This is a law suit between two brothers, Robert and Sherrill Hancock, as legatees under their mother’s will, for the division of testatrix’s estate. The trial Judge, in his decree:

1. Found that the mortgage which Robert claimed was an asset of the estate had been equitably assigned to Sher-rill by gift;

2. Found that interest of $125 was allowable to Sherrill’s children as interest on their $8,000 legacy;

3. Found that Robert had converted property of the estate equal in value to $15,000, which amount should be offset against Robert’s distributive share of the estate;

4. Awarded $8,000 to…