Kirchner v. Closterman

Much printer’s ink has been wasted in a discussion of the various points in this case when we consider the fact that there is one point that clearly settles the controversy in favor of the defendant. 'Section 1240, Or. L., is as follows:

“Claim, How Presented and Verification of. Every claim presented to the executor or administrator shall be verified by the affidavit of the claimant, or some one on his behalf, who has personal knowledge of the fact, to the effect that the amount claimed is justly due, that no payments have been made thereon, except as stated, and that there is no just…