Ellis v. Marshall Car Wheel & Foundry Co.

FISHEB, Chief Justice.

This is a suit by appellee against the appellant, as executrix of the estate of L. A. Ellis, deceased, to recover on two drafts for $880 each, and a sworn account for $17.50.

It is substantially stated in plaintiff’s petition that appellant, under the will of L. A. Éllis, was made independent executrix of the estate, and that, by the terms of the will, she had full power to manage and carry on the business of the estate, and to purchase goods, supplies and articles to be used on the plantation of Ellis, and also articles for the plantation store; and that the business was…