In Re Krueger's Estate

On January 11, 1926, John W. Whithman was appointed executor of the estate of John Krueger, deceased. The notice to creditors to present their claims against the estate was duly published, the first publication being on January 22, 1926.

On January 20th, appellant served upon the executor his claim for professional services in the sum of $750. The claim was never filed with the clerk of the court. On March 19, 1926, the executor rejected the claim by a letter sent to the appellant, which read as follows:

"March 19th, 1926.

"Dr. Frank W. Phelps, Joshua Green Bldg., Seattle, Washington.

"Dear…