Executor of his own wrong

§ 20–360. Executor of his own wrongWhoever, without authority of law, takes, receives, or injuriously interferes with personal property of a deceased person who died intestate, is liable, as an executor of his own wrong: (1) to the persons aggrieved; and (2) to the rightful administrator for the full value of the persona] property taken or received by him and for all damages caused to the estate by his acts. He may not retain or deduct any part of the estate, except for funeral expenses or debts of the deceased or other charges which rightful executors or administrators might have been compelled to pay.