Thorbahn v. Walker's Estate

Charles M. Walker died intestate June 2,1932, leaving, according to the inventory and appraisal of his estate on file in the probate court, cash in the sum of $90,780.26 and real estate appraised at $25,525. Commissioners on claims were appointed by the probate court of Wayne county. No claim was presented by plaintiff until after December 10, 1932, the date of the last meeting of the commissioners on .claims. Plaintiff presented a claim dated December 17,1932, against the estate as follows:

For breach of contract to make a will giving claimant one-fifth of his estate upon his death in return…