In re the Estate of Youmans
In re the Estate of Youmans
Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT BY
Conceding that, as held by Circuit Judge Perry, from whose decision this appeal is taken, the proper course under ordinary circumstances is for the ancillary administrator, after settlement of all claims, to deliver over, upon the order of the Court, to the domiciliary administrator, the residuum of assets for the purposes of distribution, yet this is a matter within the discretion of the court, and the residuum may, and should, under exceptional circumstances, be retained for distribution in the Court- to which the ancillary administrator owes allegiance. Schouler, Extrs. and Admrs., See. 174; Wharton, Conflict of Laws, Sec. 639. It is clear, therefore, that possible distributees should have an opportunity to Re heard upon the question. Possible creditors also should have the same opportunity. Claims unknown to the court may have been 'presented to the administrator and, if
It was suggested by counsel that in case the court should come to this conclusion, the payment of the residuum to the domiciliary administrator might be ordered upon condition that a bond of indemnity be given. We think any arrangement of this nature, if made, might better be between the parties themselves and on their own responsibility.
The order appealed from is reversed.
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