Appeal of Schaeffer

Citations

• 119 Pa. 640
• 13 A. 507
• 1888 Pa. LEXIS 583

Syllabus

<p>1. The confirmation absolute of an administration account is a final decree, and, if unappealed from, is conclusive as to all matters therein contained.</p> <p>2. Under the act of February 24, 1834, P. L. 84, distribution may be made by accountants, at their own risk: § 58; or, under the direction of the Orphans’ Court, after deducting all known demands, upon the filing of approved refunding bonds by the distributees: §§ 39, 41.</p> <p>3. Where distribution is made by order of the Orphans’ Court, after security is taken as provided by the act, § 41, notice to creditors is not required and accountants are not liable for the assets so paid or distributed, in respect to any claim or demand upon the decedent not previously made known to them: § 57.</p> <p>4. Wherefore, after such distribution of a balance determined by a confirmation absolute undisturbed by appeal, the refunding bonds take the place of the fund distributed, and to these bonds, or to a residue of the estate unaccounted for, creditors must resort for payment.</p>