Owen v. Ward's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Petition by Tubal C. Owen for the appointment of an administrator de bonis non of the estate of Eber B. Ward, deceased. The petition was denied in the probate court, and petitioner appealed to the circuit, where the order of the probate court was affirmed. Petitioner brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
Many years ago, Eber B. Ward died, leaving much property and many debts. He left a will making Emily Ward, Ms sister, one of several entitled to share in the income of the residue of his property, and provided that, upon her death, her share of said income should be equally divided among the living children of two deceased sisters of the testator, one of whom (Abbey Owen) was the mother of the petitioner in this proceeding. The will also provided that, upon the death of all of the class, the estate should be divided among the surviving children of said two deceased sisters, Abbey Owen and…
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