Lazaros v. Estate of Lazaros

Defendant James H. Hudnut was appointed special administrator of the estate of Gust Lazaros. He failed to file his final account and on September 24, 1969, the probate judge issued an order to show cause why the defendant should not be ordered to submit his final account. The hearing was set for October 14, 1969. The defendant was personally served with a copy of the order.

Defendant did not appear at the hearing and the judge issued a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest. The bench warrant was never executed.

Two other orders to show cause were issued but never served. Finally an amended…