In Re the Estate of Hough

MICHAEL F. GODFREY, Special Judge.

After the Probate Court of Jackson County accepted and approved the appraiser’s report assessing the inheritance tax in this estate and overruled exceptions filed thereto by the executors, respondents here, an order was entered from which an appeal was taken to the circuit court of that county. The circuit court reversed, giving rise to the instant appeal. This court has jurisdiction inasmuch as a construction of Section 145.090 RSMo 1959, V.A.M.S. a revenue law of this state, is involved. Art. V, § 3, Mo. Const.1945, V.A. M.S.

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