Look v. Durfee
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Steere, J., presiding. Certiorari by William Look to review the decision of Edgar O. Durfee, probate judge of Wayne county, holding relator accountable to the probate court as administrator of the estate of John Schehr, deceased. From a judgment of affirmance, relator brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
In 1869, John Schehr died leaving a will, which was probated. He left a widow and six children. In his will he appointed three executors, giving them full ■power and authority to sell his personal and real estate, •and to invest the proceeds in mortgages upon real estate in Wayne county. The executors subsequently resigned, .and an administrator de bonis non with the will annexed was appointed. Upon his resignation, Mr. Look was .appointed administrator. At this time the debts and administration expenses had been paid, and the estate •consisted of personal property amounting to about $4,000.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Lafferty v. People's Savings BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Holbrook v. CampauMichigan Supreme Court · 1871
- Schehr v. LookMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
- In re Sanborn's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1896