Patchel v. Thompson's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Shiawassee; Collins (Joseph H.), J. Samuel C. Patchel, administrator de bonis non of the estate of Leah E. Barton, deceased, presented a claim against the estate of Willard D. Thompson, deceased, for the value of certain personal property of his intestate. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and plaintiff appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtShaepe, J.
Willard D. Thompson and his wife lived for many years in Durand. They had one child, a daughter named Leah, who- was married in 1932 to Wirt E. Barton. A son, Paul, was born to the Bartons on January 5, 1917. Mrs. Barton died about a month later. During their entire married life they had lived in the Thompson home. Wirt and the boy continued to live there, after her death, until his remarriage in June, 1919. Mrs. Thompson died in January, 1920. In December, 1920, Thompson married Carrie Holcomb. Shortly thereafter, he placed the title to all his realty and a large part of his personalty in…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Houser v. CarmodyMichigan Supreme Court · 1912
- Colby v. PortmanMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Lerche v. KishpaughMichigan Supreme Court · 1914
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