City of Flint v. Stockdale's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Genesee; Wisner, J. The city of Flint petitioned for the probate of a lost will, claimed to be the last will and testament of Mary Stock-dale, deceased. The petition was dismissed in the probate court, and petitioner appealed to the circuit court. There was an order dismissing the appeal, and petitioner brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, C. J.
The, city of Flint, appellant in this case, appealed to the circuit court of Genesee county from an order of the probate court for said county dismissing its petition for the probate of a lost will of Mary Stockdale, deceased. On September 4, 1906, two motions having been theretofore made on behalf of the special administrators and certain parties interested in said estate •to dismiss said appeal, the circuit court made an order granting said motions. On September 18, 1906, appellant made a motion to set aside said orders and to reinstate the appeal. ‘This motion was denied. By writ of error…
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- Davis v. Mayor of JacksonMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
- Raymond v. McKennaMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
- Naegely v. City of SaginawMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
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