Locke v. Hancock

Supreme Court of New Hampshire

Locke v. Hancock

59 N.H. 85

DecidedJune 5, 1879

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Bluebook

Locke v. Hancock, 59 N.H. 85 (N.H. 1879).

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Opinion

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.

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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.

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59 N.H. 85, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/opinion/locke-v-hancock-nh-1879.