In re Ayres's Estate

By the Court.

Two exceptions have been taken to the report of the auditor in this case. First. For rejecting the claim arising out of the escheat of James Itedmond’s estate. It seems that Mr. Ayres was appointed deputy escheator-general; and as such, caused the estate to be sold, received the money either in that capacity, or as attorney for the commonwealth, and never paid the same or any part thereof into the State treasury. His estate is entirely insolvent, only paying five cents on the dollar. The creditors claim that this money is coming to the commonwealth, and therefore the debt is…