Conrad v. Manning's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Calhoun; Smith, J. William E. Conrad and William Conrad, copartners as Conrad Bros., presented a claim against the estate of Eranklin M. Manning, deceased, upon a promissory note. The claim was allowed by the commissioners, and Sarah E. Manning and Belle Constantine, legatees under the will of decedent, appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for claimants, contestants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
Franklin M. Manning died in March, 1897, leaving a widow, Sarah E. Manning, a daughter, Belle Constantine, a son, William H. Manning, and an estate, as shown by the inventory and appraisal, of the value of about $10,000. The claimants presented a note as a claim against his estate, reading as follows:
“$8,500. Albion, Michigan, November 3, 1896.
‘ ‘ On or before one year after date I promise to pay to the order of William H. Manning, of Albion, Michigan, eighty-five hundred dollars, at Albion, Michigan, value received, with interest at eight per cent, per annum.
“F. M. Manning.”
The commissioners…
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