Haberle-Crystal Spring Brewing Co. v. Handrahan

This action is brought under the provisions of section 1837 of the Code of Civil Procedure (which permits an action against the next of kin or legatees of a testator to recover a debt due from the latter), and is based upon the following facts: A short time prior to November, 1914, one John F. Mahar, a. resident of Onondaga county, died, leaving a last will and testament which was duly admitted to probate, in which one F. J. G. was named as executor, and the defendant, Catherine Handrahan, a sister of the said deceased, was the sole legatee named in said will. The said executor duly…