In re Mayer's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Calhoun; North (Walter H.), J. Alice Rogers presented a claim against the estate-of Frederick Mayer, deceased, for services .rendered. Deceased left no known heirs, and Alex. J. Groesbeck, attorney general, entered appearance under the statute. The claim was allowed in part by the commissioners, and the attorney general appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for claimant. Contestant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtSteere, J.
Frederick Mayer, deceased, was for many years a resident of the village of Homer in Calhoun county, engaged during the greater portion of his residence in keeping a saloon. He died in July, 1917, intestate, leaving an estate consisting of both real and personal property inventoried and appraised in the probate court of said county at a valuation of $8,829.48. He was a single man and died leaving no known heirs at law to inherit his estate. Administration proceedings were instituted in the probate court of Calhoun county and the attorney general entered his appearance in behalf of the State of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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