Martin v. Jackson

This was a proceeding, in the Probate Court, by John Martin, for the allowance and classification of a claim against the estate of Turner W. Goswick, deceased.

From the judgment of the Probate Court allowing the claim, the administrator appealed to the Circuit Court, wher.e on inspection of the record, the allowance was adjudged erroneous, and a trial de novo awarded.

Neither party desiring a jury, the cause was submitted to the court'for trial, and the finding and judgment were for the administrator.

Martin appealed.

The questions discussed by counsel, touching the merits of this controversy,…