Bright v. Ganas

189 A. 427 (1937)

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Bright v. Ganas

Maryland Court of Appeals
189 A. 427 (1937)

  • Written by Megan Schwarz, JD
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Facts

Paul Ganas (plaintiff) worked as a servant for James G. Darden beginning in 1929. Darden drafted an agreement stating that Darden would pay Ganas $20,000 from Darden’s estate if Ganas served Darden faithfully for the rest of Darden’s life. In 1933, Ganas wrote Darden’s wife a letter professing Ganas’ love. Darden’s wife never showed Darden the letter. Darden subsequently died. Ganas sued Robert S. Bright (defendant), the executor of Darden’s estate, for the $20,000. Bright refused payment after learning of the letter Ganas wrote Darden’s wife. The trial court entered judgment in favor of Ganas awarding him $8,990. Bright appealed.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Sloan, J.)

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  • Executor/ExecutrixA person responsible for managing the estate and carrying out the instructions set out by the testator in his or her will, including probating the will and distributing the estate assets according to the terms of the will.

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