Legal Opinion

McQuillan v. Eckerson

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided December 20, 1913No. Docket No. 111PublishedCited by 6 opinions

Error to Jackson; Parkinson, J. Margaret McQuillan presented her claim against the estate of Nicholas McCann, deceased. On appeal to the circuit coui;t, a verdict was directed for the defendant. Claimant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtSteere, C. J.

Claimant’s father, Nicholas McCann, aged 84 years, died on his farm in Jackson county on October 17, 1910, leaving an estate which was probated in Jackson county; defendant being appointed -administrator. Appellant filed a claim against the estate for the sum of $500, with interest from October 14, 1910, based upon a promissory note reading as follows:

“$500. October 14th, 1910.
“On demand after date I promise to pay to the order of Margaret E. McQuillan five hundred and 00/100 dollars, at ...... Value received with use.
“No.........
“Due on demand.
“Nicholas McCann.”

This claim was contested and…

2Cited by6 opinions

  1. Cerniglia v. Davison Chemical CompanyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1962
  2. McMinn v. C. Kern Brewing Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1918
  3. Jackson City Bank & Trust Co. v. SternburgMichigan Supreme Court · 1937
  4. Collateral Liquidation, Inc. v. ManningMichigan Supreme Court · 1939
  5. Collateral Liquidation, Inc. v. ManningMichigan Supreme Court · 1939

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