Hicks v. Sage

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

On February 25, 1914, the tvife of A. B. Saffell died, holding a life insurance policy for $1,000 in which their four minor children — three sons and one daughter — were named as beneficiaries. Saffell was appointed guardian of the children. On March 26, 1914, he collected the insurance, amounting to $985.18. On September 3, 1915, Saffell died testate. An administrator was appointed, and claims against his estate amounting to some $2,800 were presented. An order was made by'the probate court for the sale of a quarter section of farm land, the…