Godfrey v. Patrick

No exception was taken to any of the court’s findings or conclusions and defendant states in his brief that he agrees as to the division of the proceeds. His sole contention is that the court erred in refusing to order plaintiff to account to the court at least annually for that portion of the timber proceeds to be administered by her in the nature of a trustee.

Executors, administrators and collectors must file annual accounts with the court. G.S. 28-117. Trustees under a will are likewise required to file annual accounts pursuant to G.S. 28-53. However, we know of no requirement that a life…