Brunson v. Burnett
Wisconsin Supreme Court
ERROR to tbe District Court for Grant County. Tbe case was this : After tbe death of Tbomas P. Bur nett, which occurred on the fifth day of November, 1846, and on the eighth day of the same month the plaintiffs in error applied to the judge of jirobate for the county of Grant for the appointment of commissioners to take charge of the property of Burnett, and they were so appointed by such 'judge.
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ERROR to tbe District Court for Grant County. Tbe case was this : After tbe death of Tbomas P. Bur nett, which occurred on the fifth day of November, 1846, and on the eighth day of the same month the plaintiffs in error applied to the judge of jirobate for the county of Grant for the appointment of commissioners to take charge of the property of Burnett, and they were so appointed by such 'judge. On the sixteenth day of the same month the same persons applied, on their own petition to him, for letters of administration upon Burnett's estate, alleging in their petition that he had died…
1Opinion of the CourtHubbell, J.
This case comes before us clothed with painful interest. Tbe untimely fate of tbe decedent, whose estate is sought to be administered upon, not less than tbe unhappy difference which arose in regard to its management so soon after bis death, are well calculated to admonish us of tbe uncertainty and worthlessness of earthly possessions.
Tbe members of this court bold in cherished recollection tbe character and public services of tbe late Thomas P. Burnett. His high standing as a member of tbe bar, bis position as reporter of tbe late supreme court, his ability and influence as a legislator and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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