Murphy v. Walker

This case comes before us on an appeal taken by both parties from a decree of the judge of probate upon the final account of the guardianship of William P. Walker by the guardian, William Murphy. The case was heard by a single justice, and he ordered a decree modifying the decree of the judge of probate, by allowing to the guardian the sum of $500 for extra labor and expense in making up his guardianship account, of which sum the judge of probate had allowed only $300; and in all other respects affirmed the decree of the judge , of probate. Both parties appeal; and, in order to determine the…