Hoffman's Estate
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 220, Oct. T., 1905, by Margaret B. Gross, from decree of O. C. Lancaster Co., May T., 1905, No. 89, dismissing exceptions to adjudication in Estate of John Hoffman, deceased. Exceptions to adjudication. Before Smith, P. J. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Superior Court. ■ Errors assigned were in overruling exceptions to adjudication.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Henderson, J.,
This appeal arises on the refusal of the orphans’ court to allow the claim of the appellant in a distribution of the estate of the decedent. The claim was based on a judgment promissory note dated April 1, 1899, for the sum of $850 payable to Jacob *648W. Hoffman on April 1, 1900. The note was assigned by the payee to the appellant who now presents it for payment. The execution of the note is not denied. It bears upon its face the declaration of the maker that it was given for value received. It is also under seal, which implies a consideration. The obligation is,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Darlington's AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1878
- Appeal of MiskeySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1883
- Burkholder's v. PlankSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1871
- Candor & Henderson's AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1856
3Cited by1 opinion
- Hoffman's EstateSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1908