Scott v. Dailey

On May 29th, 1883, the appellees, composing the law firm of Dailey & Piekerill, filed their petition in the court below, asking an allowance to be paid out of the estate of the appellant’s testate for services rendered by the appellees as attorneys at the request of residuary legatees of the deceased. Two days after filing their petition, the appellees moved its submission, but the appellant objected on the ground that the claim had not been filed against the estate in the manner, nor for the length of time, that then authorized its trial. This objection was overruled and the appellant…