Legal Opinion

Labar v. Nichols

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided January 4, 1871PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Motion, to dismiss a writ of error. The plaintiff in error was one of the heirs-at-law and legatees of John W. Labar, deceased, of whose will the defendant in error was executor. From the order of the judge of probate allowing the account of the executor-, the plaintiff appealed to the Circuit Court for the County of Kalamazoo; where, on motion of the executor, the appeal was dismissed. Upon which the appellant sues out- a writ of error from this court.

1Opinion of the Court

The Chief Justice.

The controversy appears to be in substance according to the course of the common law. The jurisdiction is clear.

Severens. The record shows that there was, in fact, no controversy as to the account.

The Chief Justice. That we may consider on the hearing of the cause.

Motion denied.

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Ogden City v. Bear Lake & River Water-Works & Irrigation Co.Utah Supreme Court · 1898
  2. Mosher v. LeeArizona Supreme Court · 1927
  3. Peckham v. HoagMichigan Supreme Court · 1892