Pierson v. Sanborn

Robert J. Pierson died February 13, 1936. His four nephews, sons of his brother Dewey Pierson who died eight years before and who owned a 143-acre farm adjoining his 40 acres, presented a joint claim against the estate of Robert J. Pierson, deceased, in the sum of $3,092.89 to the commissioners on claims appointed by the probate court which was disallowed by them. An appeal was taken to the circuit court where a joint verdict was rendered in favor of claimants for $2,180.83. Judgment was entered, and the administrator appeals.

The claim presented covers services rendered by the nephews to…