Wortmann v. Gruebner
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Mandell (Henry A.), J. Submitted April 8, 1920. Bernard J. Wortmann presented his final account as administrator of the estate of Joseph H. Wortmann, deceased, and asked for an order of distribution. The account was allowed and order of distribution made in the probate court, and Elizabeth Wortmann appealed to the circuit court. Judgment affirming the probate order. Plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtClark, J.
Joseph II. Wortmann, aged 12 years, died seized of property described: A 1/5 interest in lot No. 7, subdivision of outlot 29, the St. Aubin farm, and a 1/5 interest in lot- No. 1, subdivision of lots 1, 2, 8, and 4 of the subdivision of outlot 30 of St. Aubin farm, which had come to him by inheritance from his father. None of the preferred class, designated .by subdivisions 1 and 2, 3 Comp. Laws 1915, § 11795, survived. The surviving next of kin were the plaintiff, paternal grandmother, and the defendant, maternal grandmother. The probate court of Wayne county determined that the property…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Ryan v. AndrewsMichigan Supreme Court · 1870
- Rowley v. StrayMichigan Supreme Court · 1875
- Lyon v. CregoMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
3Cited by1 opinion
- MICHIGAN TRUST COMPANY v. YoungMichigan Supreme Court · 1956