Claypool v. Jaqua

This was an action brought by the appellee Eliza Jaqua, in her trust capacity, as administratrix of the estate of Seth Jaqua, deceased, against herself, as the surviving widow, and the appellant, Sarah E. Clay-pool, as the only child and heir at law of the decedent, invoking the probate powers of the court for an order directing the sale of certain real estate of the decedent to pay the debts of the estate.

The pleadings and exhibits, as shown by the record, establish the following facts, beyond controversy, and faithfully tell the story of the case: That the appellee Eliza, prior to January…