In re the Estate of Horton
New York Supreme Court
Petition presented at Special Term for order directing committee. to pay attorney for services rendered the estate on the employment of the committee.
1Opinion of the CourtLaughlin, J.
The petition of Thomas’- ÍL Nafus, an attorney and counselor of this court, shows that by proceedings duly had" in this court in February last, Horton was adjudged an incompetent person ánd a committee of his person and property was duly appointed. An indebtedness amounting to $1,500 was Owing to the estate. The committee, being Unable to "collect the claim,employed the petitioner for that purpose, and through his tefforts and- services, the'whole amount was paid over to the committee, who still retains sufficient thereof to pay for the legal services thus rendered.
The committee having…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re HopperNew York Court of Chancery · 1835
- Williams v. Estate of CameronNew York Supreme Court · 1857
- In re the Estate of FlintNew York Surrogate's Court · 1896
- Ackerman v. BethuneNew York Supreme Court · 1893
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