Vance v. Estate of Myers

OPINION

CONNOR, Justice.

The central question in this case concerns the liability of an estate for the torts of a trustee, executor, or administrator.

Appellant brought a tort action against the administrator of the appellee’s estate. The action was filed shortly before the superior court discharged the administrator, thus terminating the administration of the estate. Appellant moved to set aside the decree of discharge and reinstate the administrator until the tort action could be concluded. Appellant’s motion was denied. The issue on appeal is whether the court erred in refusing to set aside…