La Von Robertson v. Larson

The question presented is whether a promissory note, which is not yet due, is entitled to allowance as a claim against the estate of a decedent.

Claims were filed on two notes, totaling $12,500, against the estate of the maker, although the notes were not in default and would not mature until March 1, 1941. The administrator filed objections to their allowance, on the ground that, since they could not have been enforced by suit against the decedent in his lifetime, they were not provable claims against his estate. The county court duly allowed the claims, and the administrator appealed to the…