Smith v. Pelz

This is an appeal to review the order of the probate court of Cook county dismissing a petition of appellant as administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of the estate of Anna Pelz, for an order of sale of real estate to pay debts and legacies. The petition also sought to set aside a deed, to the property involved, from Anna Pelz to the appellees Samuel J. Pelz and Frank A. Pelz, her sons. A freehold is involved and the cause comes to this court on direct appeal.

The petition sets out the death of Anna Pelz, the probate of her will, alleges there is no personal estate and sets out the…