Gum v. F.S. Myers, Adm., Etc.

This suit, instituted in the probate court of Sullivan county, was based upon a demand for $1500 which was afterwards reduced to $1050. Plaintiff is a widow and administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, John J. Gum. P. S. Myers was appointed temporary administrator to represent the estate in this suit and the case proceeded against him as the sole defendant. On his own motion the probate judge certified the case to the circuit court of Sullivan county where the case was tried by the court without the aid of a jury, resulting in a judgment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $1050.…