Rose v. Southern Michigan National Bank

Lester E. Rose died leaving a will in which he devised the major portion of a large estate in trust. The Southern Michigan National Bank was named executor and trustee. The plaintiffs, who are all of the direct heirs, contested the will. After a prolonged trial in the circuit court, it was sustained by a directed verdict. An appeal was taken, and, after the bill of exceptions was settled and signed, a compromise agreement was entered into by all of the direct and collateral heirs. The executor and trustee did not join in the settlement. Pursuant to Act No. 249, Pub. Acts. 1921 (3 Comp. Laws…