Johnson v. Dodd's Administrator

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Richardson—

Affirming in part and reversing in part.

In May, 1925, Rnssell A. Johnson died intestate in Fulton county. Goalder Johnson qualified as administrator of his estate by executing bond with Nell D. Johnson as his surety. Suit was filed by W. A. Dodd, in September, 1927, to settle the estate of Russell A. Johnson. The cause was referred to a special commissioner to ascertain and report the debts against the estate of the decedent. The commissioner made two reports which disclosed that the estate was insolvent, that the administrator had paid $40,366.95 in…