Parker v. . Eason

The question for decision: Is plaintiff chargeable with one-third of the indebtedness of her deceased parent, Sallie Eason Par ker, to the estate of her mother’s father, Joseph D. Eason? We think so. It is agreed between the litigants if plaintiff was chargeable with one-third of the indebtedness due by her mother to the estate of her father, Joseph D. Eason, the amount due her was $641.52, otherwise $1,381.61. In Paschal v. Paschal, 197 N. C., 40, citing authorities, it is said: “An advancement may be defined as a gift in prcesenli or provision made by a parent on behalf of a child for the…