executors and administrators
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From 64 U.S. 90 - Daniel Green's Administratrix v. Fletcher Creighton · 1859Most cited · 124 citing opinions
In the Court of Chancery, executors and administrators are considered as trustees, and that court exercises original jurisdiction over them, in favor of creditors, legatees, and heirs, in reference to the proper execution of their trust.