Johnson v. Swenson

Nils Peter Swenson died testate November 19, 1926. His heirs at the time of making his will were one son, Nils Oscar Swenson, one daughter, Mary -Swenson Johnson, and three grandchildren, issue of a deceased son. In his will testator made no provision for his daughter, nor did he mention her in his will. This proceeding was instituted to set aside and distribute to her, as a pretermitted heir, one-third1 of her father’s estate. Application was first made to the county court and denied. On appeal to the circuit court on trial de novo the application was again denied, and it is now before us on…