Shouldice v. McLeod's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Marquette; Stone, J. 'Henry Shouldice presented a claim against the estate of Norman McLeod, deceased, for money had and received. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and claimant appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for claimant, defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This case originated in the probate court of Marquette county. On an appeal to the circuit court, and on a trial by a jury, a verdict in the sum of $5,721.49 was entered against the estate. The case is brought here for review on error. The claim presented was for money had and received by deceased on October 9, 1882, and for interest thereon to the time of hearing. Briefly stated, the claimant gave testimony showing the following state of facts: McLeod, the deceased, held the legal title in 1882 to a mining property known as the “Ells-worth Mine,” in Marquette county. Before McLeod became the…
2Cited by3 opinions
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