Lawrence v. Taylor

Mabel O. Lawrence, a residuary legatee under the will of Thomas Oliff, deceased, contested the final account of Charles E. Taylor, testamentary trustee. In the probate court the account was surcharged with a negligent loss and the trustee appealed to the circuit court where, upon trial by jury, the account was allowed as presented by the trustee. The contestant reviews by appeal.

Under the will of Mr. Oliff, who died October 14, 1926, Charles E. Taylor was nominated as executor and trustee, and he was appointed executor on December 4, 1926, qualified and acted as such and his final account as…