Murphy v. Murphy

Candler, Justice.

On October 18, 1956, J. T. Murphy, as executor of the estate of W. S. Murphy, and Mrs. Annie Irene K. Murphy, as executrix of the estate of King Murphy, brought an action in the Superior Court of Jackson County against A. J. Murphy. Briefly and in substance, the original petition alleges: W. S. Murphy, King Murphy, and A. J. Murphy — three brothers — had for many years as partners operated a mercantile and fanning business in Jackson County under the firm name of T. W. Murphy & Sons. King Murphy died May 5, 1954, and W. S. Murphy died on November 3, 1955. Since the death of…