Stanley v. Mueller

This is a proceeding for a determination of the validity of the claim of the defendant, Emil Mueller, in the estate of his wife, Esther M. Mueller, deceased. It has its origin in the statement of election, filed by him in her estate pursuant to the provisions of ORS 113.050 ① (Oregon Laws 1949, ch 475, p 714, as amended by Oregon Laws 1951, ch 386, p. 610), and wherein he declined to take under Mrs. Mueller’s will, but in lieu to receive one-fourth of the personal property of the estate, as defined by ORS 113.050, supra.

Plaintiff Stanley is the administrator c.t.a. of Mrs. Mueller’s estate.…