In Re Patterson's Estate

Mary Patterson died testate at Spearfish, South Dakota, in June 1941. She was possessed of a city home, household goods, furnishings, diamonds, fur coat, clothing, and a Packard automobile; and, also, personal property consisting of monies and credits, amounting to approximately $20,000. In the course of the probate of her estate, the county court entered a partial decree of distribution. After entry of the order, an appeal was taken to the circuit court and a judgment was entered, modifying and reversing the order of the county court, which had the effect of denying Hilma Nelson the personal…