Mapp v. Hickman

The appellant, Mary R. Mapp, executrix, filed her bill in the lower court against Algernon T. Hickman, the purpose of which was to surcharge and falsify his account as committee of William B. Mapp. The main contention made by the appellant was that Hickman was not entitled to certain commissions which he had allowed himself as committee. It was also contended that an attorney’s fee of $500 which had been allowed was exorbitant and unjustified. The trial court, by a decree, denied the appellant the relief sought and it is of this decree that she complains.

Mr. Hickman and Mr. Mapp were…