Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1975

In Re Estate of Rothermel

In Re Estate of Rothermel
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided March 18, 1975 · Jones, Eagen, O'Brien, Roberts, Pomeroy, Nix, Manderino
334 A.2d 603; 461 Pa. 1; 1975 Pa. LEXIS 722 (Atlantic Reporter, Second Series)

In Re Estate of Rothermel

Opinion

OPINION OF THE COURT

PER CURIAM.

After a full hearing below, the Orphans’ Court filed a decree nisi in favor of the decedent’s estate and afforded the Commonwealth ten days within which to file exceptions. The decree became final at the expiration of the ten days. However, since no exceptions were taken, no issues were properly preserved for appeal. Supreme Court Orphans’ Court Rules § 3, Rule 1; Pa.R.C.P. No. 1518, 12 P.S. Appendix; Logan v. Cherrie, 444 Pa. 555, 282 A.2d 236 (1971).

Motion to quash appeal denied and decree affirmed. Each party to pay own costs.

EAGEN, J., concurs in the result.

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