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In re Kings County Trust Co.

153 N.Y.S. 1122 Court N.Y. App. Div. Decision date 1915-06-17 English

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In re KINGS COUNTY TRUST CO.
(Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department.
June 17, 1915.)

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In the matter of the judicial settlement of the account of the Kings County Trust Company, as executor and trustee of Mary Elizabeth Lewis, deceased.

While the services rendered by the able and distinguished counsel for accountant were valuable, we think that the allowance of $47,600 was in excess of the real value of such services, and it is not approved. The objection to the allowance of that sum is sustained. It is our opinion that the sum of $30,000 is ample and sufficient compensation. The decree of the Surrogate’s Court of Kings County ( 86 Misc. Rep. 176 , 149 N. Y. Supp. 124 ) is modified, so as to allow $30,000, instead of $47,600, and, as modified, affirmed, without costs. ■ The proceeding is remitted to said court

p. 1123
for further accounting by the executor as to the resulting balance. See, also, 151 N. Y. Supp. 1124 .

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