Hazzard v. Phillips

Marshall, Justice.

The appellees filed a petition in equity to partition certain real property which they claim to own along with the appellant as heirs-at-law of a deceased brother. The petition alleged, inter alia, that a previous administration of the estate, which lasted for several years, had failed to settle the property; that a second administration had been attempted by them, but was denied by the probate court on grounds that the court records showed that the previous administrator had been duly discharged, upon proceedings which reflected payment of debts and distribution of assets…