In re the Estate of Lessig

Wingate, S.

Three major questions are presented for determination in this case. The first is the propriety of acceptance of the compromise offer of $35,000 in settlement of the cause of action for the death of decedent. In view of the history of the litigation the court deems acceptance to be an act of wisdom, and the compromise will be approved.

The second, relating to the payment to be made to the attorney for the administratrix, presents a dual aspect. At his solicitation, the administratrix, acting in her individual capacity, and prior to the grant of letters to her, signed a retainer…