The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-29
sHoHlvER FOR AN ESTATE.
The LAWN Heirs Are Not Satisfied With
the Administration Of the Estate.

The LAWN Heirs Are Not Satisfied With
the Administration Of the Estate.
Capt. John R. Dillon has been appointed
temporary receiver OF the estate of NJ.
LAWN, who was a wholesale dealer in gro
ceries, liquors, etc. The receivership was
instituted by Judge Falligant, but is only
temporary. lasting until Dec. 10, when it is
ordered that the executors show cause why
the receivership should not be permanent.
The property was turned over 20 the
charge OF Capt. Dillon late Saturday. Capt.
Dillon took charge OF the property yester-
DAY.
Judge Falligant acted as he did upon a
petition presented TO him which In sub
stance set forth the following facts:
The petition OF Kate G.. LAWN, Eleanor
c. LAWN. Theresa LAWN, of Michael LAWN,
Leo LAWN and Viva LAWN, the last three
minors, alleges that James P. LAWN is the
executor and guardian of Michael LAWN,
deceased. Michael LAWN died September,
1888, leaving will duly attested. Among
other things he provided that
his son, James +; LAWN, should
should take the place Of head of the family,
so far as possible. until his youngest child
should attain the age of Is years 1t was
further provided, according 20 the allega-
tion OF the petition, that James 2. LAWN
should use the profits for the benefit Of all
the children, including himself, but exolud-
ing Bridget and Mary, daughters Of the
testator, who had been otherwise provided
for. 1t was also stipulated that when the
youngest child should attain the age Of Is
years the whole estate should be divided
among the children, excluding the two
daughters aforesaid. 1t was also willed
that James P. LAWN should invest
all cash surplus which he might receive
from insurance and the business In securities
authorized by the state of Georgia. The
real estate was thereby secured from all
liability for losses Of said business.
The testator further directed that extra
compensation be made to his son as exeou-
tor, and he gave him the power OF selling
any portion of the real estate for reinvest-
ment in securities named.
The petitioners further allege that NJ.
LAWN died possessed Of an estate valued at
SO, $50 40; that the executor has failed to
make the proper accountings Of transactions
of the estate, although he has received, as
alleged, compensation allo we'd by law to
executors.
The petitioners allege that the estate has
been mismanaged and that James p. LAWN
is indebted to the estate in So, $50, and that
payment for same is unsecured.
The property has never been properly
managed according to the allegations and
the same has been Improbable under the
direction of the executor.
1t could not be learned yesterday what
would be the ultimate outcome Of the case.
All inquiries as to what would finally turn
up were referred to Capt. Dillon, who said
that he knew nothing further than that he
would run the business at the old stand
until Dec. 10. NJ. LAWNS establishment is
one Of the oldest in Savannah, and has been
a successful business in this city
since a number Of years before the war 1t
is thought that after the litigation is settled
the business will go on as usual.