Lamphere v. Lamphere

This is an appeal for a new taxation of costs. The action was for services rendered to the testator from September 11 to October 13, 1898.

The plaintiff presented to the defendant, as administratrix, a duly verified claim for forty-eight dollars. This claim was rejected in writing and an offer to refer was made by the defendant.

This proceeding was duly commenced on a stipulation, signed by both parties, and an order duly filed; the surrogate of the county of Madison having approved of the agreement and the reference made to Charles Kellogg, Esq., as the sole referee.

After taking the proofs, a…