Earle v. Barrett

The sisters and brothers of a deceased testatrix brought a bail-trover action against the husband of the testatrix to recover described argeles of household and kitchen furniture and a “silver set” of 54 pieces. The answer of the defendant admitted his refusal to deliver possession and claimed sole ownership of all the property. He further denied that he was or had ever been in possession of the silver set. The original will of the testatrix, under which 'the plaintiffs claimed, and oral testimony that it had been duly probated, were admitted without objection. The will contained a bequest to…