Legal Opinion

In Re Andrews'estate

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided May 4, 1954No. 48448PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtOliver, J.

— Pearl W. Tritle and Burt E. Tritle made claim against the executors of the estate of Orville E. Andrews for $15,000 based upon decedent’s promissory note to claimants. The executors pleaded lack of consideration for the note and want of delivery thereof. Upon trial the jury returned a verdict for claimants. From judgment allowing the claim, the executors prosecute this appeal. The main issue is the sufficiency of the evidence to support the verdict. In considering such sufficiency the rule requires that the evidence be considered in the light most favorable to claimants.

Decedent, Orville E.…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. County of Mahaska v. IngallsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1864
  2. Carlson v. Bankers Trust Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1951
  3. Rule v. CareySupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
  4. In Re Klepper's EstateSupreme Court of Iowa · 1953
  5. Lawrence v. ScurrySupreme Court of Iowa · 1919

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Daniels v. BloomquistSupreme Court of Iowa · 1965
  2. Bailey v. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1970
  3. Calbreath v. BorchertSupreme Court of Iowa · 1957
  4. Hoyt v. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1973
  5. In Re Shama's EstateSupreme Court of Iowa · 1954

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