Estate of Molay
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtHeffernan, J.
No attempt has been made by the creditor, Beloit State Bank, to collect any portion of the indebtedness from Sue E. Molay, who was, with her husband, a signatory to the notes. It is apparent, however, that, if the surviving wife has an obligation to the estate by reason of being a comaker of the notes, the executor is obliged to seek contribution from her; and it is particularly the duty of the guardian ad litem to preserve the estate for the benefit of the children.
Sue E. Molay acknowledges the fact that the bank would have the right to proceed against her for the total amount of the…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- McCormick v. HerndonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1887
- Carson v. City of BeloitWisconsin Supreme Court · 1966
- Cornell v. BarnesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1870
- Union National Bank of Oshkosh v. HicksWisconsin Supreme Court · 1886
- Zimdars v. ZimdarsWisconsin Supreme Court · 1940
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- Johnson v. MielkeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1970
- Knutson v. MuellerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
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