Liberty National Bank & Trust Co. v. Diamond

Gunter, Justice.

Bernard F. Diamond died on October 12, 1969, leaving a sizeable estate. Appellant was named executor in a will executed by the deceased on March 28, 1968, which was probated in common form on October 21, 1969; letters testamentary were issued to appellant; appellant then filed an application to probate the will in solemn form; and this latter application was contested by the appellee.

Prior to the conclusion of this probate contest, the appellee brought an action against appellant in the Superior Court of Chatham County in which she alleged that she and her deceased husband had…