Hart v. Gould
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Shiawassee. (Newton, J.) Appeal from disallowance of claim by commissioners in-probate court. Claim allowed in circuit court. Defendants bring error. The facts are stated in the-opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtSherwood, J.
Alvin N. Hart died intestate on the fourth day of August, 1874.
*264While living, and in the year 1867, he, Amos Gould, and Alfred L. Williams purchased several thousand acres of timbered lánds lying in the north part of this State. They owned the same in common. Gould acted as the agent of Hart in selling the lands, and sold large quantities thereof before Hart died. After his death the lands remaining unsold were divided between the parties interested, and the Hart heirs gave to said Gould a power of attorney to sell their lands, and he was to receive five per cent, therefor as commissions. The…
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