Locke v. Hancock

Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Locke v. Hancock, 59 N.H. 85 (N.H. 1879)
Bingham, Foster

Locke v. Hancock

Opinion of the Court

Bingham, J.

The probate court has jurisdiction of all matters relating to the settlement and final distribution of decedents’ estates, including advancements. Gen. St., c. 170, s. 2; c. 184, ss. 9, 10; Titus v. Ash, 24 N. H. 319, 327; Henry v. Arms, Smith (N. H.) 39, 44. The defendant must apply to the probate court for an adjustment and establishment of the advancements, and this case may be continued to await the result of that proceeding.

Qase discharged.

Foster, J., did not sit: the others concurred.

Reference

Full Case Name
Locke v. Hancock.
Status
Published