Kevey v. Johnson

Three days after the death of the intestate, her sister, appellant here, applied for, and was granted, letters of administration on the estate. The administration was conducted in the manner provided by law, and in due time was brought to a conclusion by a final account and final decree. In the final decree the court allowed a solicitor’s fee, which the administratrix was directed to pay, and also the costs. There not being any remaining personal property to pay the administration expenses aforesaid, appellant sought to have same fixed as a charge upon the real property of appellee, inherited…