Bunch v. Byington

Adams, Judge.

Edna M. Pittman died testate on June 19, 2001, survived by four daughters and several grandchildren, two of whom Eire mentioned in the will, Mary Lynette Ross Bunch and David Ross. Seven months prior to her death Pittman granted Bunch authority to transfer 18,691 shares of General Electric (“GE”) stock to herself, which, Bunch claims, was a gift. Bunch’s three aunts and her brother, however, contend the stock was entrusted to Bunch to distribute in accordance with Pittman’s will. They and the estate brought separate suits, which were consolidated for trial, and a jury found that…