Henaman v. Citizens Savings Bank

Stevens, J. —

Philip Henaman died intestate at Fostoria, Iowa, February 14, 1920, leaving surviving him Phoebe Henaman, his widow, and eleven children, four of whom were minors. No administrator was appointed for his estate until June 19, 1922, when his son, Elmer E. Henaman, appellant, was appointed as such administrator. Philip Henaman resided in or near Fostoria, in Clay County, for more than twenty years. At the time of his death, the members of his family, except appellant and Cyrus B., sons, resided in the immediate vicinity of Fostoria.

Prior to January 16, 1919, and on that date, Philip…