Gray v. Jenkins

The main question presented is, as to the sufficiency of the declaration. The action is in the name of the Judge of the County Court, for the use of William B. Jenkins, who is a legatee under the will of Augustine Jenkins, and the defendant is one of the sureties upon the official bond given by his executor, Jennings. The declaration sets out the death, probate of the will, grant of letters testamentary, and the execution of the bond by the defendant below: it also alleges the death of Jennings, the executor, without settling his accounts as such, the appointment of an administrator upon his…