Estate of McArthur v. McArthur

This matter arose in the probate court of Cooper County. To get a clear understanding of the issues presented on appeal,-we make a general statement of the facts and proceedings in the probate and circuit courts of that county.

Dan E. McArthur died, leaving a will disposing of certain real estate and after some special bequests, devising the residue of his estate to his son, George R. McArthur. The testator appointed his brother, John A. McArthur, as executor without bond. John A. McArthur qualified and letters were granted September 12, 1944. During the administration of the estate Mr. Harry…