Prettyman v. Chandler's Adm'rs

A trial court has declined to confirm a judicial sale; hence this appeal.

John W. Chandler of Northampton county died in February, 1935, insolvent and intestate but possessed of considerable estate, including several tracts of land in that *101county. J. Brooks Mapp and Margaret Bell Chandler, widow of this decedent, qualified as his personal representatives. Appraisers were appointed who were asked to value his real estate also. This appraisement and valuation was made and returned on June 20, 1985. After-wards a creditors’ suit was brought, and in a decree of reference there entered, a master…