In re the Estates of Maerkle

John M. Keane, S.

This is a proceeding to compromise and

settle .causes of action for the wrongful death of George P. Maerkle and his wife, Claire Maerkle, both of whom died in an airplane accident on March 1,1962. They left them surviving as their only distributees three daughters: Patricia (born Sept. 21, 1942), Barbara (born Feb. 2, 1944), and Georgette (born Feb. 5,

The petition filed herein indicates that an offer of $40,000 has been made for the cause of action arising out of the death of George P. Maerkle and an offer of $20,000 for the cause of action arising out of the death of Claire…