Scott v. Smith
Indiana Supreme Court
From Hancock Circuit Court; Samuel A. Wray, Special Judge. Petition by Charles E. Scott against James L. Smith. From a judgment for defendant, petitioner appeals. Transferred from Appellate Court under §1394 Burns 1908, cl. 2, Acts 1901, p. 565, §10.
1Opinion of the CourtGillett, C. J.
Proceeding by appellant to remove appellee as administrator of the estate of Isaac N. Scott, de*455ceased. There was a hearing, which resulted in a finding and judgment for appellee. The most substantial matter of complaint relative to the conduct of said administrator relates to the allowance and payment of a claim filed by Nancy J. Morris, in the sum of $1,600, for washing, mending, care and attention of deceased during a period of years.
1. 2. *4563. *455It is contended on behalf of appellant that under §521 Burns 1908, §498 R. S. 1881, said Nancy J. Morris was not a competent witness to testify to…
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