In re the Estate of Schofield

This was a proceeding in the county court of Alexander county, to compel John B. Phillips, administrator of the estate of William H. Schofield, deceased, to account for interest on money received by him as administrator during the time the estate was being settled.

On the hearing in the county court, the administrator was charged with interest, at the rate of six per cent, on balances remaining in his hands, from the 20th day of April, 1871, until the expiration of two years and six months from the 19th day of April, 1871, the date of his appointment as administrator, and ten per cent after…