Estate of Keenan

Citations

• 1 Myrick 186

Syllabus

<p>Account of executob.—Abounds fob be-opening account.</p> <p>A minor, who has come of age, permitted to re-open the executor’s account for the reasons:</p> <p>1. Executor, in the capacity of attorney in fact for a claimant, making affidavit to claim, which was subsequently allowed by himself, as executor, and paid by him in the course of administration.</p> <p>2. Executor presents his individual claim, which is allowed by a co-executor, but not by the Judge, until after the time for presentation of claims has expired.</p> <p>Adoption.—Will.—A statement in a will, “A. B., my adopted son” is, prima facie, evidence of such relationship.</p> <p>Right to administeb.—Such a statement is evidence that the party named is entitled to administer, or to request the appointment of another person as administrator. Construing sections, C. C. P., 1365, 1637, 1962.</p>