In re the Estate of Bertrand

Wright, S.

Application is made for leave to compromise an action to recover damages for the death of decedent under the Federal Employers ’ Liability Act, and that the amount received in settlement be distributed to those entitled thereto.

From the papers submitted by the petitioner and the exhaustive report of the special guardian, I am satisfied that the compromise and settlement should be approved in the sum of $23,000.

The only question remaining to be determined is the allocation of the proceeds of ■ settlement to the persons entitled thereto.

The widow and two children are the only persons…