Legal Opinion
In re Crawford's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided May 8, 1911No. Docket No. 192Published
Error to Wayne; Murfin, J. John Sutton presented his final account as administrator of the estate of William Crawford, deceased, and the same was. disallowed in part by the probate court. On appeal to the circuit court by the administrator, the order was modified. Claimant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The appellant in his account filed in probate court made a claim of $150 for extraordinary services. This claim was disallowed, and an appeal was taken to the circuit court, where the circuit judge allowed him $75. He made a motion for a new trial, which motion was overruled, and the case is brought here by writ of error.
*528Counsel say in their brief:
“ The question involved is the right and power of the judge, in a case tried before a court without a jury, to cut off plaintiff in the midst of his case and render his decision thereon, without allowing the plaintiff to put his entire case upon the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In re Mower's appealMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
- In re Brewster's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- In re the Estate of PowerMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- In re Gallagher's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
- In re King's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1897