In Re Estate of Cohn v. Cohn

Neiman Abrams, petitioner, sought an allowance of five per cent in the probate court, as executor's fees, on certain real estate acquired through foreclosure of a deed of trust belonging to the estate of Jennie Cohn, deceased. The probate court disallowed the claim and petitioner appealed to circuit court where the judgment was adverse to petitioner. He then prosecuted his appeal to this court.

The controversy was submitted in circuit court on an agreed statement of facts in which it was stipulated:

"The sole question at issue is whether or not said executor is entitled to an additional…