5 Watts 91 | Pa. | 1836
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
The orphans’ court, in analogy to the practice of chancery, has power, by a proceeding on petition in nature of a bill of review, to correct an account, after confirmation, for errors apparent on its face, or new matter discovered since. Great injustice might take place if this power were denied them. At the same time, it is requisite that this discretion be exercised with great caution, and only within a reasonable time, otherwise accounts never would be at rest. In the case before us the remedy was sought on the ground of matter newly discovered, and therefore falls within the
Decree affirmed.