Ruple v. Hiram College

A demurrer was sustained to the petition of the plaintiff in the court of common pleas. Judgment was entered on the demurrer, and an appeal taken to this court. The question here is whether the petition states a cause of action.

The plaintiff, Alfred W. Ruple, sues as the administrator of the estate of Nellie C. Ruple, deceased. Mrs. Ruple was a daughter of Harrison R. Newcomb, who died February 4, 1910, leaving a will executed August 11, 1903, with two codicils executed respectively July 10,1909, and October 20, 1909. By Ms original will the testator made certain minor bequests to Ms wife and…