In re the Estate of Smith

Thomas, S.

The proceeding to settle the accounts of the administratrix was first commenced, and an order of reference was made to Mr. John A. Foley, as referee. It became quite apparent to the parties that no final adjudication upon the rights of persons interested in the fund could be made without an account also being had by the administrator. Thereupon, without any order of a surrogate, but on the agreement of the parties, the account of the administrator was filed with the referee; objections were also filed with him, a stipulation was made that the two accountings be consolidated, andi…