Williams v. Letton

Opinion op the' Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

Henry Williams, who died intestate a resident ofBonrbon county, was the owner of ten $100 postal savings certificates. Lily Letton claimed the certificates as a; gift. Being in doubt as to whether the gift was effective, Williams’ administrator brought this suit against Lily Letton and the heirs of Williams to have the question adjudicated. The chancellor sustained the gift, and A. W. Williams, one of the heirs, has appealed.

The principal witness for appellee was James B: Wilson, a nephew of the decedent. Briefly stated, his evidence is as follows:…