Bottom v. Harris

*8The opinion of the court was delivered by

Marshall, J.:

The plaintiff recovered a judgment on a promissory note, and the defendant appeals. William Harris died after executing his will giving to each of three of his sons, William J. Harris, Nathan C. Harris, and Owen Harris, eighty acres of land, and to another son and to a daughter $100 each. The will was probated; its terms were fully complied with; the estate was settled, and the executor discharged. Other facts, recited in special findings made by the court were as follows:

“4. On the day the will was admitted to probate it was opened and…