In Re Estate of Bodnar

OPINION OF THE COURT

ROBERTS, Justice.

This is an appeal 1 2 from the amended decree of the Orphans’ Court of Allegheny County allowing appellee Concord-Liberty Savings and Loan Association’s 3 claim in the amount of $15,300 against the estate of Bert J. Bodnar. Appellant John J. Bodnar, administrator of the estate, 3 argues that Concord’s claim is barred by the terms of a release executed by Concord. 4 We agree and reverse the orphans’ court decree.

Concord’s claim arises from a construction loan agreement with decedent, for which decedent executed a bond and mortgage in the amount of $141,000.…