In Re Lewis' Estate

In the course of a probate proceeding, creditors of the estate filed a petition to vacate an order which had authorized the satisfaction of a mortgage previously held by the decedent. Upon a hearing by the court, a decree was entered granting the petition and directing the reinstatement of the mortgage as an asset of the estate. The executor, who was also the mortgagor, has appealed.

In April, 1935, Alvin M. Lewis, now deceased, and Leona K. Lewis, his wife, were the owners of a tract of land which was encumbered by a mortgage in the sum of $650, payable one-half on February 11, 1936, and the…