Maze v. Brown
New York Surrogate's Court
Petition by Abraham Maze, administrator with the will of decedent’s testator annexed, to compel Edward F. Brown, and another, decedent’s executors, to account, etc.; the object being to compel payment to petitioner of a balance alleged to be due and unpaid to petitioner, as such administrator, upon a decree against decedent and another in their executorial capacities. Further facts appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
Abraham Maze died in 1875, leaving a will whereby he appointed Washington Brockener and William E. Lawrence his executors. In 1880, they accounted as such, and a decree was entered whereby they were adjudged to have in their hands property of the estate amounting to $1,873.68, and were directed to distribute the same according to the provisions of decedent’s will.
Both executors have since died without making such distribution. This petitioner now holds letters of administration, with the will annexed, upon the estate of Abraham Maze, and he asks, after alleging, upon information…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Dakin v. DemmingNew York Court of Chancery · 1836
- Montross v. WheelerNew York Supreme Court · 1871
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re Trask's EstateNew York Surrogate's Court · 1897