In re the Estate of Mason

Dodd, J.,

Acting Surrogate. This is a motion to permit the issuance of an execution against the executrix of this estate upon a decretal recovery allowed after litigation here conducted.

Since the decree directing payment was made by this court, the provisions of sections 151 and 152 of the Decedent Estate Law are not applicable thereto. These enactments, as they plainly state, relate merely to “ judgments,” meaning recoveries in courts of general jurisdiction. Their purpose is to prevent the possibility of one claimant against estate assets securing a preference over others who are in like…