Rice v. First Nat. Bank of Birmingham

While, as a general rule, the commissions allowed to executors and administrators, within or less than the maximum fixed by statute (Code, 1923, §§ 5923, 5924), is largely discretionary with the trial court (Collins v. Clements, 199 Ala. 618, 75 So. 165), this rule has exceptions, one of which is that if the estate is so large, and the administration of same does not require extraordinary service and trouble, the allowance by the trial court would afford more than fair compensation as contemplated by law, it is not only within the authority but is the duty of this court to correct or reduce…