Wright v. Roberts

Heard on exceptions to decision in two cases tried together without a jury in the Superior Court. Both involve the same legal questions.

Amy A. W. Willward was executrix of the will of William Willward, deceased in 1889. She died intestate in Providence and Nathan M. Wright, Jr., having been appointed administrator, published his first notice of appointment on April 18, 1924. A. Fred Roberts asserted an interest under the will of William Willward. This claim Wright knew of, but never conceded its validity. At times prior to April 23, 1925, he discussed the claim with Roberts’ attorney. The…