Mealey v. Quinlan

The appellant, Michael D. Mealey, was appointed conservator of Michael W. Quinlan December 27, 1918, and continued to act until the death of his ward March 25, 1922. His second account showing a balance in his possession of $9,374.78 having been allowed February 16, 1927, Mary J. F. Fegan, executrix of the will of Michael W. Quinlan, demanded the balance and, payment not being made, she brought March 28, 1927, a petition asking that the conservator be ordered to transfer the fund to her. The conservator however on March 28, 1927, filed a petition for instructions to which the executrix and…