Glover v. Hill
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from the Chancery Court of Jackson. Heard before the Hon. Thomas Cobbs. The bill in this case was filed on the 6th October, 1885, by George W. Hill, sole surviving child and distributee of the estate of Bird Hill, deceased, against William C. Glover and others, as sureties on the bond of William J. Bennett, deceased, as administrator of the estate of said Bird Hill; and sought an account and settlement of said administration.
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Appeal from the Chancery Court of Jackson. Heard before the Hon. Thomas Cobbs. The bill in this case was filed on the 6th October, 1885, by George W. Hill, sole surviving child and distributee of the estate of Bird Hill, deceased, against William C. Glover and others, as sureties on the bond of William J. Bennett, deceased, as administrator of the estate of said Bird Hill; and sought an account and settlement of said administration. Bird Hill died in said county, intestate, on the 2d November, 1876, leaving as his heirs at law and distributees of his estate his two'minor children, William C.…
1Opinion of the CourtClopton, J.
— Tbe bill is filed by George W. Hill, as sole surviving heir and distributee, against tbe sureties on tbe administration bond of William J. Bennett, who is also deceased, and seeks a settlement of bis administration of tbe estate of Bird Hill, who died intestate. There are cross appeals.
Tbe register reported that there were no valid claims outstanding against tbe estate of Bird Hill, and bis report was not excepted to in tbis respect. All bis debts having been paid, or presumed to be paid, or barred, no administration duties remained, but a settlement and distribution of tbe estate. There is…
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