Schappacher v. Smith's Estate

[1] This is a claim against the estate of Hugh E. Smith, deceased, for the value of board and lodging that had been furnished to Smith by the plaintiff. On appeal from the probate court there was a verdict and judgment in the circuit court for the plaintiff and four alleged heirs seek to prosecute this appeal.

[2] After judgment and after a motion for a new trial had been overruled in the circuit court a notice of appeal was filed and it averred that "* * * the Estate of Hugh E. Smith, deceased, Albert Smith, Woodrow Smith, Arthur Smith, Walter Smith, as heirs of Hugh E. Smith, deceased," were…