Estate of Hofer
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
DOYLE, Justice.
This is a contest over the right to administer a will. It was brought by Ella Hofer (Ella), the executrix named in the will of David G. Hofer, deceased, against the subsequently appointed administrator with will attached, M. S. Hamre. Ella asserts that Hamre’s letters must be revoked because Hamre was appointed while her power as executrix, although suspended, was not revoked, and because the hearing removing her was inadequate. *142Hamre contends that Ella is estopped to assert that his letters should be revoked because, among other reasons, Ella requested his appointment. Ella…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Griffith v. FrazierSupreme Court of the United States · 1814
- Farmers & Merchants Bank v. Reedsburg BankWisconsin Supreme Court · 1961
- Katharine T. Hyde v. Commissioner of Internal RevenueCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1962
- Behseleck v. AndrusSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1932
- Stephens v. FausSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1906
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Matter of Estate of OlsonSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1983
- Stratton v. HabegerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1984
- Estate of HoferSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1976
- In Re the Civil Contempt Proceedings Concerning RichardSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1985
- In Re the Civil Contempt Proceedings Concerning RichardSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1985