Estate of Horkan v. Croal

The executors, appellants here, contend that the claim of Mrs. Croal, respondent, -ought not to be entertained at all because not presented or filed within the time limited by statute and by the original order of the court for the filing and hearing of claims.

Having reached the conclusion, as hereinafter stated, that Mrs. Croal is entitled to have declared certain property coming into the hands of the executors impressed with a trust in her favor, we are of the opinion that such a right is not a claim against the estate proper as in the case of ordinary debts or demands covered by sec.…