¶1concurred in the results of the opinion, and generally in the opinion; except, that he did not think an administrator should be held liable for receiving payment of a debt due the estate in Confederate money, where it is used or invested for the estate. In this case as the administrator has not so used or invested it, he should be held liable.
24 Gratt. 97
Moss v. Moorman's Adm'r
Decided November 26, 1873
Supreme Court of Virginia · decided 1873-11-26
Samuel P. R. Moorman, of the county of Bedford, departed this life in October or November 1861, leaving surviving him, his widow and three children.
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Decided 1873-11-26
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