Bellamy v. Hawkins
Supreme Court of Florida
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon county. The bill of complaint alleges that Hawkins, the defendant, received into his own hand and possession nearly all the-assets of the estate, consisting of moneys and bonds, and has continued to- hold and control the same, and to make-investments with said money without permitting Bellamy/ and the other executors to participate therein, and without' consulting him ; that Hawkins has used Bellamy’s name as co-executor when necessary,…
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Appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon county. The bill of complaint alleges that Hawkins, the defendant, received into his own hand and possession nearly all the-assets of the estate, consisting of moneys and bonds, and has continued to- hold and control the same, and to make-investments with said money without permitting Bellamy/ and the other executors to participate therein, and without' consulting him ; that Hawkins has used Bellamy’s name as co-executor when necessary, and procured Bellamy’s signature to receipts and deeds and other papers when necessary that Bellamy has performed every…
1Opinion of the Court
The Chief-Justice
delivered the opinion of the court.
This cause was heard by the Chancellor upon the pleadings and proofs, and the court found that the complainant is not entitled to recover anything of the defendant; that ■he'has received from the estate of William Bailey, the testator named in this cause, at least full compensation for all services rendered by him to the said estate, as shown by the ■evidence, and thereupon decreed that the complainant’s bill be dismissed with costs.
We have examined the record and considered the authorities refered to, and must express our regret that the…
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