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1 Wright 457

Vanlear v. Haslet's

Ohio Supreme Court

Decided September 15, 1833

Ohio Supreme Court · decided 1833-09-15

The plaintiff declares in assumpsit for one-seventh of the residue of the testator’s estate, and avers a settlement of the estate with *the Probate Court, and a balance in the hands of the exe- [458 cutor. Plea, non assumpsit, and notice of setoff.

Decided 1833-09-15

WOOD, J.

¶1The only question submitted to us, is whether assumpsit will lie for a legacy upon an implied promise by an executor, arising from the admission of assets. The case in 5 T. JR. 690, expressly decides that such recovery cannot be had. The case might be different, if there were proof of an express promise by the executor, and an admission of assets.

¶2The plaintiff had leave to enter a non suit.

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