Britt v. Surratt

By Judge Robert P. Doherty, Jr.

The Executor entered into a contract to sell the land in the decedent’s estate to Purchaser. Purchaser obtained a title search and, as a result, now questions whether the will empowers the Executor to sell the land. Accordingly, Executor has filed this chancery cause to construe the will. He argues that the will authorizes the Executor to sell the land and to place the proceeds in trust for the benefit of the infant grandchildren of the Testatrix. The Guardian ad litem joins in the argument made by the Executor, pointing out that it would be burdensome to keep…