Whitworth v. Estate of Walter J. Monahan.

Action originating in the probate court to recover for services rendered by plaintiff to Walter J. Monahan during his lifetime. The claim was disallowed by the probate court. Plaintiff appealed. The circuit court ruled that the probate court was without jurisdiction to entertain the claim. Plaintiff' declined to- amend or further plead. On the rendering of judgment for defendant, plaintiff appealed. The question of the appellate jurisdiction of this court is presented by the record. The amount in dispute as shown on the face of the claim is not controlling. [Pittsburg Bridge Co. v. Transit…