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
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.
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