Sec. 45a-342. (Formerly Sec. 45-203). Penalty for not filing inventory.
Sec. 45a-342. (Formerly Sec. 45-203). Penalty for not filing inventory. If any
fiduciary fails to file in the court of probate having jurisdiction of the estate of a deceased
person an inventory and appraisal as required, within the time limited, the court may
cite such fiduciary to appear at a time and place therein stated and show cause why he
should not be removed. Unless sufficient cause is shown and an inventory and appraisal
is forthwith filed, the court shall remove such fiduciary and appoint a successor to
complete the administration of such estate.
(1949 Rev., S. 6988; P.A. 80-476, S. 257.)
History: P.A. 80-476 rephrased provisions; Sec. 45-203 transferred to Sec. 45a-342 in 1991.
Annotations to former section 45-203:
Remedy given by this section not exclusive. 60 C. 482. What constitutes excuse by court. 76 C. 555. Provision for
penalty may be repealed to affect pending actions. 78 C. 423. Cited. 138 C. 376. Cited. 202 C. 57.