Legal Opinion

Westra v. Estate of Westra

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided September 25, 1894PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Error to Kalamazoo. (Buck, J.) Appeal from the allowance of a claim by commissioners. The estate brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.

Simon Westra, the claimant, was the husband of Janet Westra, deceased. He presented a claim against the estate for $626.29 for materials furnished and work done in the construction of a house, barn, and fence upon his wife's land. The record is meager, and does not purport to set forth all the testimony.

1. The first error alleged is upon the charge of the court. The court gave certain requests presented in behalf ■of both parties. The first request given on behalf of the claimant reads as follows:

“That you may find that Mrs. Westra did agree fully to the details, terms, and prices with her…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Ellis v. WhteheadMichigan Supreme Court · 1893

3Cited by8 opinions

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  3. Graham v. GrahamMichigan Supreme Court · 1912
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  5. Wendt v. Village of RichmondMichigan Supreme Court · 1910

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