Legal Opinion

In Re Estate of Windhorst

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided December 12, 1939No. 44914PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSager, J.

Appellants’ first contention, as above stated, is with reference to taxes paid by administrator. While we would have been just as well satisfied with a contrary result, there was here involved a fact question and we do not feel warranted on this record in substituting our judgment for that of the court below.

The second proposition, that is, with reference to the $8,000 note and mortgage, presents a somewhat difficult and interesting question. Appellants argue, and we think rightfully so, that tbe burden of proof was on tbe administrator to sbow why be should not be beld accountable for tbe…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Tarbell v. JewettMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1880
  2. McCarty v. FrazerSupreme Court of Missouri · 1876
  3. McEwen v. FletcherSupreme Court of Iowa · 1914
  4. Howell v. AndersonNebraska Supreme Court · 1902
  5. Brooke v. American Savings BankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1927

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Danielson v. RedenbaughSupreme Court of Iowa · 1943
  2. In Re Guardianship of MunsellSupreme Court of Iowa · 1948
  3. In Re Estate of MyersSupreme Court of Iowa · 1943
  4. James v. JamesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1960
  5. In Re Estate of ChristensenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1941

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