Clark v. Eaton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

West, J.:

Sarah E. Spruens died November 12, 1914, leaving her husband as her only heir. May 5, 1917, on the petition of Francis M. Clark, an administrator was appointed. His claim — the only one — was filed against the estate, May 10, 1917, for money lent June 12, 1909, $1,500, about November 12, 1914, $5, interest $720, total, $2,225, with credit for the use of a room, $522 — leaving a balance of $1,703. The claim was allowed by the probate court and an appeal was taken to the district court where the jury returned a verdict in favor of the *575claimant.…