10 Ind. 60 | Ind. | 1858
The facts, as shown by the record, are as follows: Elizabeth Dawes, as gurdian of her minor children, heirs of Frank Dawes, deceased, brought suit for use and occupation of a certain shop, against Piatt, and alleges that deceased was the owner and died possessed of the
Of August term, 1852. “ Now comes the administrator and G. H. Reeve, on behalf of himself and other creditors, and it appearing that there are debts that are not 'paid or any part thereof, and some debts that have been paid in full, and that there are no personal assets to pay with, on motion it is ordered by the Court, on due inquiry made, that said administrator proceed to advertise and offer for sale, for one-third cash down, and the balance in three and six months, the rents and profits of the wagon-shop on lot 45 in Plymouth, and the blacksmith-shop over the river in Plymouth,” &e.
And also the following: “ Now comes William G. Pomeroy, the administrator, and files a report of the leasing of a certain shop belonging to said estate, in these words (here insert), and moves for confirmation, and after full inspection had, said report is by the Court approved and confirmed.”
The bill of exceptions then states that the defendant offered to introduce the lease referred to in the above order, to the introduction of which objection was made and the objection sustained. This raises the question to be considered.
It is insisted by the appellant that the orders of the Court above quoted, are not void, and can not therefore be
As the question will again arise upon the trial below, we might add that the statute of 1843, which authorized an administrator to lease real property for the payment of debts, gave such power in instances where adversary proceedings were had, at least to the extent of making those interested in such lands parties, giving them notice, &c. If no such proceedings were had in this case, the leasing \yas of no validity.
Per Curiam. — The judgment is reversed with costs. Cause remanded, &c.