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In the Matter of the Accounting of Mary R. Jones, as Administratrix, etc.
111 N.Y. 687·New York Court of Appeals·1888·NY
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Opinion
In the Matter of the Accounting of Mary R. Jones, as Administratrix, etc.
(Argued December 3, 1888;
decided December 18, 1888.)
Appeal from judgment of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the fourth judicial department, entered upon an order made May 1, 1886, which affirmed so much of a decree of the surrogate of Oneida county settling the accounts of Mary R. Jones, as administratrix of the estate of Elizabeth R. West, deceased, as allowed her costs, expenses and counsel fees in proceedings to remove her as administratrix.
William Kernam, for appellant.
D. G. Stoddard for respondent.
[MAJORITY]
“ Agree to dismiss appeal, with costs, on the ground that the allowance was discretionary; ” no opinion.
All concur.
Appeal dismissed.