Brundage v. Towers

The claim as filed by Mrs. Brundage against the estate of her husband as to the two items here involved was: “For stock of claimant appropriated by Victor Brundage to his own use, $17,500.” And again: “For moneys of claimant appropriated by Victor Brundage to his use, $1,800,” etc. To such items objections were interposed by the executor to the effect that such were absolute gifts, not loans or advancements, and that there has been no valid promise by Victor Brundage to pay or return any moneys he so received. The residuary legatee also objected on similar grounds and further asserted the bar…