MATTER OF SHURTLEFF


206 Misc. 255 (1954)

In the Matter of the Accounting of Pauline Jones, as Executrix of Archie M. Shurtleff, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, St. Lawrence County.

July 26, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Allan L. Gurley for Raymond Shurtleff, objector.

William E. Perry for executrix.


WELLS, S.

In this accounting proceeding, the act of the executrix under the will of this decedent, in selling the real property, which she was authorized to sell, is challenged.

The executrix was examined under oath, as provided by section 263 of the Surrogate's Court Act, and it is her contention that having the necessary legal authority to sell, the decision as to time and manner of sale involves a question of pure business judgment, and seeks...

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