Messenger, Admx. v. Messenger

The record in this case discloses that Leona Messenger was duly appointed as administratrix of the estate of Bert Messenger, deceased, on December 12, 1934, and qualified as such administratrix. After-wards, in that capacity, she prosecuted, and, under authority of court, settled, for the sum of $2,500.00, a certain claim against one Eric G. Elg for negligently causing the death of her intestate, and this fund was the only property received by her as such administratrix.

On September 23, 1936, appellant filed a final report showing a balance in her hands as administratrix of $1,047.48, and…