#### In the matter of the estate of George C. Benton, deceased. C. W. Ward, executor, appellee, v. Chicago Title & Trust Company, administrator of the estate of Harriot B. Ward, appellant.

Gen. No. 24,663.

Claim against decedent’s estate for conversion by decedent of shares of corporate stock. Judgment for claimant. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook county; the Hon. George F. Barrett, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1918.

Reversed and remanded.

Opinion filed October 10, 1919.

Rehearing denied October 21, 1919.

Fisher, Boyden, Kales & Bell, for appellant; Albert M. Kales and Darrell S. Boyd, of counsel. Montgomery, Hart & Smith, for appellee; Louis E. Hart and Irving Herriott, of counsel.

Mr. Presiding Justice Matchett

delivered the opinion of the court.