Miller v. Bode

The procedure adopted in this matter is so irregular and confusing that it should not go unnoticed.

The proceeding is not a civil action, and therefore the provisions of the Code are not applicable. Brownlee, Admr., v. Hare (1878), 64 Ind. 311; Conger v. Babcock, Admr. (1882), 87 Ind. 497; Dohle v. Stultz, Admr. (1884), 92 Ind. 540.

The proper method of challenging the correctness of an administrator’s account, as exhibited in his report, is to file objections (sometimes inaptly called exceptions) thereto, specifically pointing out the alleged errors. §2913 Burns 1914, Acts 1883 p. 160;…