Hubbard v. Hubbard

Hubbard the elder died testate, in July, 1858, leaving his two only sons his executors. At the dat6 of his will, one of his sons resided in Alabama, and before the time of the testator’s death was, unknown to him, dead. The other son, the appellee, in August, 1858, proved the will and took upon himself the duties of the trust, as sole executor. In November, 1858, before filing an inventory, or report, the executor presented to the Court a claim against the said decedent for over $2,500, which was, on the same day, allowed by the Court*, without having been placed upon either the appearance or…