In re the Accounting of Fechter

John D. Bennett, S.

This is a proceeding to compel an administrator to render an account.

Decedent died on February 28, 1957. She left surviving her husband, Jack Fechter, who is also the administrator herein, and two children, a son Noel Fechter, and a daughter Rita Goldstein, both being over 21 years of age.

The proceeding herein was commenced by the decedent’s son, and was joined in by her daughter. The petition alleges a failure to account on the part of the administrator. In his answer the administrator denies that allegation, and sets up the defense of releases. By way of reply, the…