Succession of Smith

In 1851, Mrs. Smith, who had administered the succession of her deceased husband, as executrix of his will, filed in the Court where his succession was opened, an account of her administration, showing her receipts and expenditures. She also filed a statement of outstanding debts and probable expenses of settling the estate, and represented that a sale would be necessary to pay them. Other matters pertinent to the administration were presented. An opposition was filed by the attorney of the absent minor, Ira Smith, a legatee under the will. After the usual publications, trial, &c., the Court…