Loan of moveables found to exclude the presumptive title of property of a defunct dying in possession of them, the loan being proveable by witnesses.
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Marion Geddes pursues James Geddes for re-delivery of the furniture of a chamber lent by her to his brother, and intromitted with by the defender after his death. The defender alleged, Absolvitor, because he had confirmed these goods as executor to his brother, who died in possession thereof, from which property is presumed, against which witnesses cannot be received.
The Lords repelled the defence, and found, that the presumptive title of property was excluded, by offering to prove, that the goods were delivered by way of loan; and that the same was probable by witnesses.
