In re Mapes
New York Surrogate's Court
Hearing of exceptions to report of referee to whom were referred the account, and objections thereto, of the administrator of decedent’s estate, in proceedings for judicial settlement.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
I think that this accounting party is justly chargeable with the sum of $528.07, being interest at one and one half per cent, per annum, on the moneys of the estate that he has suffered to lie idle since March 16th, 1885, the expiration of a year from his appointment as administrator. The referee holds him accountable in the further sum of *447$84.41, as interest on former balances in his hands. This finding is not approved, but in all other respects the referee’s report is confirmed.
It is true, as counsel for the administrator claims, that courts are more reluctant to charge…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Dunscomb v. DunscombNew York Court of Chancery · 1815
- Ogilvie v. OgilvieNew York Surrogate's Court · 1850
- Harrington v. LibbyNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1875
- Brandon v. HoggattMississippi Supreme Court · 1856