In re Berner's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Calhoun; North (Walter H.), J. Rose Berner appealed from an order of the probate court of Calhoun county appointing Willard A. Knight administrator of the estate of Carl F. T. Berner, deceased. From a decree affirming the order of the probate court, appellant brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.
Differences arose between Carl F. T.. Berner and Rose Berner, his wife, resulting in separation and property settlement. This was followed by the filing of a bill for divorce. Then the husband died intestate. There were no children. His sister, next of kin, filed a petition for the appointment of Willard A. Knight as administrator. The widow petitioned for the appointment of Edward B.. Zimmer and objected to the appointment of Knight. The probate judge found that both Knight and Zimmer were suitable persons, but he appointed Knight on the ground that the widow “had parted with all her…
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