HARLAN NATIONAL BANK v. BROWN


317 S.W.2d 903 (1958)

HARLAN NATIONAL BANK, etc., Appellant, v. John A. BROWN et al., Appellees. HARLAN NATIONAL BANK, etc., et al., Appellants, v. John A. BROWN, etc., et al., Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

As Modified on Denial of Rehearing December 12, 1958.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles I. Dawson, Louisville, for Harry M. Bennett et al.

James S. Greene, Jr., Harlan, for Harlan National Bank.

Walter B. Smith, Louisville, for William L. Chapman.

Wilson W. Wyatt, Louisville, for John A. Brown, Executor.


WADDILL, Commissioner.

These actions, consolidated by agreement for trial in the Harlan Circuit Court, were instituted by the Harlan National Bank as executor and trustee under the will of C.V. Bennett, deceased, seeking the judicial interpretation of the will and advice concerning its duties thereunder. Subsequent pleadings raised issues involving the will of Bennett's widow, Charlotte Bennett Chapman, who died testate after her marriage to William L. Chapman.

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