Veal v. Veal

Bell, Justice.

The facts are sufficiently indicated in the head-notes. As between the plaintiff in execution and the administrator, it was the duty of the latter to pay the taxes during the course of administration; and the title to the realty having vested in the heirs at law subject only to administration for the payment of debts and distribution, such duty as to payment of taxes extended, at least morally or equitably, to the heirs at law, since the administrator was a mere trustee holding the land for their benefit. While such burden would rest equally upon all of the heirs at law, the…