Thorp Sales Corp. v. Lease

Two issues are raised by the two appeals:

1. Did the circuit court properly conclude that it lacked jurisdiction of the first cause of action against respondent as administratrix because of the pending probate proceedings ?

2. Does sec. 240.10, Stats., bar the introduction of parol evidence to prove an agency relationship between respondent and her husband ?

The scope of the circuit court’s jurisdiction.

In Cawker v. Dreutzer 1 this court said:

“[U] nless it is made to appear that the county court before which an estate is being administered cannot af ford as adequate, complete and efficient a…