McNett & McNett v. Bonnifield

Alvin C. Leighton died testate on July 1, 1917, leaving an estate valued at approximately $200,000. On August 28, 1917, his widow, Mary T. Leighton, was appointed executrix and trustee, in accordance with the provisions of the will of the testator. She acted in such capacity until her death, November 11, 1924. On January 12, 1925, one Bonnifield was appointed administrator de bonis non with will annexed. The firm of McNett & McNett and the firm of Jaques, Tisdale & Jaques each filed claims in said estate for an allowance for attorney fees for services claimed to have been rendered for said…