Rastaetter's Estate
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 50, Oct. T., 1900, by Catharine C. Kerper, executrix of William Kerper, deceased, from decree of O. C. Berks Co., refusing distribution to a creditor in the estate of Caroline Rastaetter, deceased. Petition by creditor for distribution.
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Appeal, No. 50, Oct. T., 1900, by Catharine C. Kerper, executrix of William Kerper, deceased, from decree of O. C. Berks Co., refusing distribution to a creditor in the estate of Caroline Rastaetter, deceased. Petition by creditor for distribution. Bland, P. J., found the facts to be as follows: 1. That Caroline Rastaetter, the decedent, died November 21, 1897, testate; and that letters testamentary upon her estate were issued to the Pennsylvania Trust Company, the executor named in her will, and accountant here, November 29, 1897. 2. That the said Pennsylvania Trust Company, executor, made…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
William W. Porter, J.,
Caroline Rastae.tter died November 21,1897. Letters testamentary were issued to the Pennsylvania Trust Company November 29, 1897. On February 3, 1898, the executor filed an account in the register’s office, showing a balance of personal estate. On April 7, 1898, pursuant to due advertisement by the register, the account was audited and distribution ordered to legatees. The decree of distribution was made absolute April 27,1898. Distribution was made on or about May 18, 1898, to the persons named in the adjudication. No refunding bonds were taken. Thus was an…
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