executors represent residuary legatees
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From 27 U.S. 370 - John Dandridge v. Martha Washington's Executors · 1829Most cited · 20 citing opinions
In all such cases the executors represent the residuary legatees, and guard their interests. It is a part of that duty which requires them to protect the interests of the estate. In such suits the residuary legatees are never made parties. To require it would be an intolerable burthen on those who have claims on an estate in the hands of executors.