In Re Estate of Lyman

Henry R. Lyman died testate in 1930. His will was probated December 9, 1930; letters testamentary issued to the executors and they gave notice of their appointment by publication, the last of which was on December 25, 1930.

In October 1935, an action in equity was brought in the district court of Linn county against the executors and beneficiaries under the will to recover on an assessment liability on stock in the Linn County Savings Bank. This stock was not owned by the decedent at the time of his death, but was transferred prior thereto. In addition to the equity action, and while the same…