Jones v. Estate of Manes

MAUS, Judge.

Claimant Noel J. Jones filed a claim against the Estate of Charles F. Manes, deceased. The cause of action was stated upon the customary claim form. It stated there was due the claimant $2,182, plus interest. It further alleged the claimant had “loaned the decedent the amount of $1,000 on October 5, 1982, and the amount of $1,182 on October 5, 1982.” After a hearing before the court, a judgment was entered allowing the claim in the amount of $2,182. The personal representative appeals.

The only evidence at the hearing was the testimony of the claimant’s wife. She was a sister of…