Wheeler v. Morrish

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Wheeler, plaintiff in error, filed a claim for $4,000 for services rendered, against the estate of Sabray Morrish, deceased. The claim was disapproved by the executor, after which the matter was tried to a jury in the county court which awarded claimant $1,000. Upon her motion, this verdict was set aside, and the claim allowed by the county judge in the sum of $2,750. Executor did not contest this judgment, but defendant in error, widower of the decedent and only heir at law, appealed to the district court, which, after denying a motion to dismiss, and upon a hearing, reduced the amount…