Spurlock v. Earles

In 1863 Lucy Forest died leaving a will, by which she appointed John L. Spurlock and James Spurlock her executors. John L. seems alone to have taken *438upon himself the duties of the trust, qualifying as such in 1865.

The questions to be decided in this case arise on a cross-bill filed by Nancy Earles and others, legatees, under the will, seeking an account of said estate from the executor, and to charge him and his securities on his bond for the amount ascertained to be due. It is charged in the bill in general terms that the amount of personal estate with which the executor is chargeable is…