Case Name: Seth Padelford, Esq., Judge of Probate, versus William Hall & Al.
Court: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Decision Date: 1806-10
Citations: 1 Tyng 149
Docket Number: 
Parties: Seth Padelford, Esq., Judge of Probate, versus William Hall & Al.
Judges: 
Reporter: Massachusetts Reports
Volume: 2
Pages: 142–143

Head Matter:
Seth Padelford, Esq., Judge of Probate, versus William Hall & Al.
The endorsement on a writ on a probate bond must specially designate the character of the endorser, as heir, legatee, or creditor, &c.
Debt on an administration bond. The writ was endorsed thus: “ This action is brought for the benefit of Joseph Hall, who prose cutes the same.”
It was objected that the endorsement ought to show the right or character in which the endorser brings the action. Vide Statute, February 15, 1787, for regulating the proceedings on probate bonds, &c.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
The endorsement must specially designate the character of the endorser, whether he be heir, legatee, or creditor, &c.
Sprout for the plaintiff.
Tillinghast for the defendants.
The endorsement was amended by consent.