Gottschalk v. Ziegler

The following opinion was filed March 8, 1932 :

Nelson, J.

This action is based on fraud alleged to have been committed by the defendants while handling and distributing the estate of George Ziegler, deceased, as executors and trustees. George Ziegler, a resident of Milwaukee and a prosperous and successful candy manufacturer, died on the 24th day of February, 1904, leaving him surviving as his heirs at law and legatees under his will five sons, three of whom are the defendants herein; three daughters, one of whom is the plaintiff herein; and two granclchildren, children of a deceased daughter.…