Purser v. Kerr

James R. Cooper, Judge.

The appellant, Lena Tamburo Purser, filed suit in chancery court against the estate of Grover C. Kerr alleging that she was entitled to one half of the estate, because of her services rendered and because of an alleged contract to make a will. She also filed a claim in probate court alleging entitlement to one half of the estate because she and Mr. Kerr allegedly were partners. The probate and chancery cases were consolidated for trial.

The trial judge found that she was not entitled to any of the estate of Mr. Kerr on any of the theories advanced. On appeal, the…