Knox's Distributees v. Steele

Upon the death of John Knox, letters of administration were granted to Eleanor Knox, his widow, and to Hiram Steele, who gave a joint bond for the faithful performance of their duty as such. The widow afterwards intermarried with Joel Heard, who thereby became administrator in right of his wife. The administrators, being subsequently cited to make a final settlement of the estate, appeared in obedience to the citation, and filed an account current in the name of John Steele, Joel Heard, and Eleanor, his wife; but on the final settlement, Joel Heard and Wife disclaimed all participation in the…