Noland v. Turner's Heirs
Noland v. Turner's Heirs
Opinion of the Court
delivered the opinion of the court.
It seems to the court, that the circuit court erred in its decree.
1st. This being a decree for distribution, John Turner’s heirs, who were co-distributees, were necessary-parties.
The allegation that Noland, was a party, owned their interest, cannot affect their rights, and:the chancellor should never decree distri but ion..-unless all persons interested in the distributable-fund'are parties to the suit; so that the whole.controversy may be finally-closed.
íád. The evidence did not justify a decree for $50 a year for rent for the whole time. The decree for rent is. for too much.
. 3d. Noland was entitled to something for his services as administrator. The use of the proceeds without interest, is compensation enough for his trouble, in renting the land.
• Wherefore, the decree is reversed, and the cause romanded.for-further proceedings, according to this opinion.
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