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§ 1553. Forfeiture by person embezzling before letters issued
If a person embezzles or alienates any of the moneys, goods, chattels or effects of a decedent before the granting of letters testamentary or of administration on his estate, such person shall be liable to an action in favor of the executor or administrator of such estate for double the value of the property so embezzled or alienated, to be recovered for the benefit of such estate.
