Martin v. Barger

Citations

• 62 Wash. 672
• 114 P. 505
• 1911 Wash. LEXIS 764

Syllabus

<p>Judgment — Matters Determined — Construction op Will. An order in probate for crediting a $1,000 legacy upon a note due from the legatee, entered before the payment of claims or final distribu-' tion of the estate, is not an adjudication as to the legal effect of the’ credit, or a construction of the will, and does not determine the date of the credit for the purpose of computing interest.</p> <p>Judgment — Matters Determined — Order por Sale in Probate. An order in probate for the sale of a note belonging to the estate is not an adjudication of the obligation of the maker thereon.</p> <p>Judgment — Matters Determined — Pinal Distribution — Construction op Will. A final order of distribution of the estate in pursuance of a last will and testament and in accordance with the terms thereof is not a construction of the will.</p> <p>Wills — Specutic Legacy — Credit on Note — Interest. A legacy of one thousand dollars, to be credited on a note due from the’ legatee, is a specific legacy to 'be credited as of the date of the death of the deceased. :</p>