Legal Opinion

Hevener v. Hannah

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided April 17, 1906PublishedCited by 2 opinions

Appeal from Circuit Court, Pocahontas County. Action by Uriah Hevener against Samuel B. Hannah and C. A. Dightner, executors. Decree for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.

1Opinion of the Court

Brannon, Judge:

Uriah Hevener claims a debt against the estate of Allen Galford. It is for contribution for executions paid by Heve-ner in which Galford was a co-surety. The executors of Galford filed a bill against the representatives of Galford setting up their rights under Galford’s will, and bringing his assets before the court, and stating at large the facts touching the demand of Hevener, contesting it on'certain grounds, asking the court to adjudicate as to the validity of Hevener’s demand, and making Hevener a defendant. Hevener filed an answer setting up fully his demand against…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Foley v. RuleyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1897
  2. Reynolds's Adm'rs v. Gawthrop's HeirsWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1892
  3. Dawes v. New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk R. Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1899
  4. Hanna v. GalfordWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1904

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Allen v. BurdetteWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1921
  2. Browning v. BrowningWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1919

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