Bungard v. Miller

Citations

• 5 Sadler 122
• 8 A. 209
• 1887 Pa. LEXIS 531

Syllabus

<p>Where a decedent leaves a widow and a posthumous child and creditors, •■the heirs cannot distribute the property at their pleasure among them'.selves, without administration. (Roumfort v. McAlamey, 82 Pa. 193).</p> <p>In an action by the administratrix, who was the widow, for the value of ■goods belonging to the estate, converted to his own use by the defendant, ■ evidence that the widow, before letters were granted, delivered the goods to ■the defendant in payment of a debt, of the decedent, is irrelevant.</p> <p>Note. — As to necessity for administration in devolution of decedent’s ■personalty, see editorial note to Blood v. Kane, 15 L. R. A. 490. • , t /</p>