Hoxsey v. Fullerton

McGHEE, Chief Justice,

The appellant executrix brings this appeal in an attempt to at least get a reduction in the amount awarded the appellee for attorney fees for work done in probating the last will and testament of Hoxsey.

The will named Mr. Fullerton as attorney to handle the probate proceedings and was left in his custody by the testator. Upon the death of the latter, Fullerton instituted the proceedings without the direction of the executrix. He continued to act as attorney with the acquiescence of the executrix, Mrs. Hoxsey, until differences arose between them.

On March 5, 1958, she…