Verbsky v. Burger

I agree with the majority that Sections 11493 and 11497, General Code, are general in terms and state the general rule. Section 11495, General Code, is specific and creates a limitation upon the other above-named sections, and for that reason it must be strictly construed. Cockley Milling Co. v. Bunn, Admx., 75 Ohio St., 270, 79 N. E., 478; Stream v. Barnard, Exrx., 120 Ohio St., 206, 211,165 N. E., 727, 64 A. L. R., 1144. The extent of the limitation imposed by Section 11495, General Code, is the problem now befoi’e the court..

The purpose of Section 11495, General Code, is to protect estates…