Bryan v. Early

The sole question raised by this appeal is whether an allowance of $1,000 as compensation to the receiver, appointed to take charge of the property sought to be partitioned in the above-styled suit by the heirs of J. R. Adams, is excessive and out of all fair and just proportion to the value and character of the services rendered.

J. E. Mercer, a practicing attorney, was appointed receiver of the property of J. R. Adams, deceased, partitioned in this suit, on July 5, 1920, and served until his final report, January 15, 1923. The principal estate of J. R. Adams as partitioned consisted of 100…