Equitable Trust Co. v. Coughlin

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Hobson—

Affirming.

J. J. Coughlin died testate a resident of Mason county. His will, which was duly admitted to probate, is in these words:

“September 24, 1909.

“I will my interest in the Marion Toll farm to my partner, T. A. Coughlin, children of Margaret, Minnie,' Lizzie, Josephine and Morris Coughlin and half interest of the Carrie Walton farm to his, Morris Coughlin. I point my partner to settle my business, to pay all my lawful debts.

“J. J. COUGHLIN.”

After the will was probated T. A. Coughlin moved the county court to allow him to qualify as executor of…