United States v. Hart

BUFFINGTON, Circuit Judge.

In this case it appears that Mrs. Fisher made income tax returns for 1927, 1928, and 1930 and died thereafter. While her estate was in administration, the tax authorities conceded that she was entitled to a refund and sent a check therefor to her executor. Subsequently he filed his final account. It was duly audited and according to the Pennsylvania practice on such final audit, all claimants against the estate and other parties in interest had an opportunity to be heard. The court, after payment of claims and legacies, made final distribution and decreed the balance…