Caldwell v. Lockridge
Supreme Court of Missouri
ERROR to Jackson. POINTS AND AUTHORITIES. . 1. The final settlement made by Caldwell in 1838, was in every respect in conformity with the law, and from the time of his resignation all his powers then ceased.
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ERROR to Jackson. POINTS AND AUTHORITIES. . 1. The final settlement made by Caldwell in 1838, was in every respect in conformity with the law, and from the time of his resignation all his powers then ceased. Revised Statutes 1835, title, Administration, 1st art. sec. 30 & 31. 2. The decision of the county court made at the February term, 1845, in ordering Rachel Lockridge, administratrix, to pay the amount due Caldwell on his final settlement as administrator of Jones Lockridge, deceased, made in 1838, was right and proper. See Revised Statutes of 1835, title, Administration, art. 5, sec. 11,…
1Opinion of the CourtScott, J.
Oliver Caldwell and Rachel Lockridge were appointed administrator and administratrix of the estate of Jones Lockridge, deceased. At the' November term of the Jackson county court in 1838, Caldwell having given the requisite notice, made a settlement of his accounts and resigned his letters of administration. At this settlement, the court allowed Caldwell a commission of 6 per cent, on the estate, amounting to $536 21. The geltlement left the estate indebted to Caldwell $190 42, and an order was made directing the administratrix to pay him that sum. Afterwards at a subsequent day of the same…
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