King v. Johnson

The suit was upon the bond of J. King as administrator de bonis non of Joseph Weber, for the use of Weber’s widow and minor children. Defendants’ pleas were stricken on motion, and they excepted. The petition alleged, in brief, that King qualified and took possession of the property of the estate, amounting to $6,584; that Mrs. Weber for herself and children applied for year’s support, which ($1,050 in money) was duly set apart, and the return of the appraisers admitted to record; that the administrator was duly served with this proceeding and did not defend the same, but refused to pay the…