Jones v. Home Savings Bank
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Hosmer, J. Henry K. Jones and Matilda C. Jones presented a claim against the estate of J. Huff Jones, deceased, for a balance due from decedent as trustee under the will of Catherine H. Jones. The claim was allowed by the commissioners, and the Home Savings Bank, a creditor, appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for claimants on verdict directed by the court, contestant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
The hearing below was on an appeal from an allowance of a claim in' favor of the appellees by commissioners on claims. On the trial the circuit judge directed a verdict in favor of claimants. The Home Savings Bank, a creditor of the estate, defended against the claim in the .circuit court, and has brought error to review the proceedings on the trial.
As the circuit judge directed a verdict, the question presented is whether the testimony was conclusive to sustain the claim presented, or- whether, on the other hand, an inference of nonliability could be drawn from the whole testimony. The facts…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Frank v. Morley's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
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