New Britain herald., 1916-05-29
LAWYERS WRANGLE
 AT CLARK HEARING
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] at his brother barrister. Judge Marvin asked if the returns of the sales have been recorded in the probate court and the documents were secured and shown to the pre- siding official.
 In reply to questions by Judge K1ett as to whether it was necessary to go to court since he was appoint ed administrator, MT. Schultz sald that he has been forced to do so twice. One was for the removal or Mr. Clark as administrator, that pe- ing the case of John J. Clark agalnsr his brother arising out of the dispute over the ownership of the Clark livery business. He was also forced to spend considerable of his time in securing information. as the former adm1nls- trator would give him no advice or lend any assistance whatever.
 A claim of Peter Suzio against the estate for an amount estimated De- tween $400 and $500 which was pre- scented to Joseph Clark and concern ing which he could get no informa- tion, MT. Schultz paid at a reduced figure.
 MT. Schultz said that he presented a claim for $2,500 against the" estate for services rendered which he con- sidered reasonable. He was forced to spend considerable time in secur- ing witnesses and also to looking up back taxes and assessments which were not paid and was also instru- mental in saving the estate a tidy sum on the bill of Judge Henney and Alcorn. Every just bill to date has been paid, as were taxes and assessm ents.
 Lawyers Make to Much Noise.
 With the cross ss-examination of the a administrator by Attorney O'Connell came the real display of pyrotechnics
 How long have you been in the real estate business? asked Attorney O'Conne1l.
 About eighteen years" remarked MT. Schultz.
 Here the administrator and attor- ney engaged in a slight verbal bat tie when the lawyer insisted that the witness speak more plainly, to which the witness retorted that nobody could hear with the lawyer making so much noise.
 Have you ever been connected with settling estates before this one?'' asked Lawyer O'Connell.
 The administrator said that he had and the lawyer insisted that he enu- merate them. Judge Klett cut in that the court records would show them, whereupon the Elm city lawyer insisted that he was trying to find out from the witness and not from the court.
 An item of Nov. 6 - of s61.5O from Max Fucker also engaged the attorneys for the petitioner and the in many arguments. MT. Schultz sent his stenographer to his office for a ledger and the peti- toners counsel moved to declare recess until she returned.
 Judge Klett said that he thought that the case could be proceeded with.
 Well you may but I don't" shout ed Lawyer O'Connell
 The accounts of the dissatisfaction in a very clear manner covered the item above. During his description of the manner in which the sum was accounted for, MT. Schultz said that during the dull season, he lowered the rent of the tenant, which has never been raised since He explained that he made this reduction so as to keep the place rented feeling that 1t was better to lower the rent than lose the tenant
 You don't care whether the stores are rented or not, do you" asked At torney O'Connell.
 Yes, I do," answered MT. Schultz
 Didn't you tell Joe Clark that you did not care whether the tenants moved out"
 No sir'
 You have never tried to secure more rent for the stores which were lowered, have your" asked Attorney O'Connen.
 No, I have not"
 A model Administrator.
 "Oh, you are what you might call St model administrator, shouted the attorney from the Elm city.
 Here the battle changed to the counsel in11iring when the adminis- trator secured the services of I<lett S; filling. MT. Schultz said that he se- cured them when he was appointed administrator
 "Who told you to get klett & AL ling?"
 Myself"
 The matter of fees for expert tes- timony was the base for long drawn out battle, the attorney closely ques- t1on1ng MT Schulrz regarding fees of Fl0 paid J. M. Finnigan and James F. White fer testimony given in the fla nous fight over tho livery stable. MT. schultz said the fees were paid be- cause he considered the witnesses Ga 70 2 hia a nd tb2t tasti ,aa faaa 1f