Bunnell v. Ranney
New York Surrogate's Court
Application by Jennie V. Bunnell, administratrix with the will of Alfred A. Ranney, deceased, annexed, to dismiss proceedings instituted by Catharine H. Ranney, executrix, and another as executor, to procure a judicial settlement of the account of their testator, Lafayette Ranney, as the executor of the first mentioned decedent. The facts appear sufficiently in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
This is a proceeding instituted by the executor and. executrix of the late Lafayette Ranney, who in his lifetime was this decedent’s executor. It has for its object the judicial settlement of the account of Lafayette Ranney, as such executor of Alfred A. Ranney, the decedent. Upon the filing of the petition herein, citations were issued to all parties interested in the estate, except the administratrix with the will annexed, who had not then been granted letters as such. She subsequently appeared by her attorney, who now, after a spirited contest over the petitioners’ accounts…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Dakin v. DemmingNew York Court of Chancery · 1836
- King v. PooleNew York Supreme Court · 1862
- Gormly v. McIntoshNew York Supreme Court · 1856
- Cumberland Coal & Iron Co. v. Hoffman Coal Co.New York Supreme Court · 1862
- Farnsworth v. OliphantNew York Supreme Court · 1854
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