Forney's Estate
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 160, Jan. T., 1894, by Elizabeth M. Forney, widow, Mary M. Forney et al., children, from decree of O. C. Phila. Co., April T., 1890, No. 525, distributing estate of John W. Forney, deceased. Exceptions to adjudication of executor’s account.
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Appeal, No. 160, Jan. T., 1894, by Elizabeth M. Forney, widow, Mary M. Forney et al., children, from decree of O. C. Phila. Co., April T., 1890, No. 525, distributing estate of John W. Forney, deceased. Exceptions to adjudication of executor’s account. The following adjudication was filed by Hanna, P. J.: “ The testator died December 9, 1881, having first made his last will and testament, dated July 4, 1874, duly proved December 20, 1881, and letters testamentary thereon were granted the same day, to his son-in-law, William W. Weigley, and his son, James Forney, the executors therein named. “…
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mr. Chief Justice Sterrett,
The solution of the questions involved in this case is plain. In making his will, the testator had the twofold purpose of providing (1) for the administration and management of his estate; and (2) the maintenance of his family. The character and condition of his estate furnish sufficient reasons for the first purpose. It consisted mainly of the “ Press ” and “ Press Building,” which required competent handling in order to meet testator’s very large indebtedness, and at the same time maintain his family. It is conceded that if he had not sold the “ Press ”…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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