Harmon v. Fagan

The complainant, having failed to prosecute her claim against the estate of the testatrix either at law or before commissioners on disputed claims within twenty months after the executor qualified, brings this action for equitable relief under R. S. (1916), Chap. 92, Sec. 22. The case comes forward on report.

The record discloses that March 1, 1927, John T. Fagan, Esquire, was duly appointed and qualified as executor of the will of Ellen E. Bibber, late of Portland, deceased. April 5, 1927, the complainant presented to the executor in writing a claim for $10,000 for services rendered the…