Legal Opinion

Becker v. Headsten

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided September 13, 1904No. Docket No. 78PublishedCited by 5 opinions

Error to Delta; Stone, J, Charles Becker presented a claim against the estate of Carrie A. Headsten, deceased, for the amount of a promissory note. The claim was allowed in the probate court, and Anna R. Headsten, the administratrix, appealed to the circuit court. There was judgment for claimant at the circuit, and defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.

Mr. Becker presented a claim in probate court. It was allowed at the sum of $589.19. The administratrix appealed to the circuit court. The case was fried before the judge without a jury. A judgment was rendered for claimant for $582.36. The case is brought Bere by writ of error.

August 5, 1893, Carrie A. Headsten gave to claimant Ber note for $100, bearing 8 per cent, interest. On July :24, 1890, she gave him one for $200, drawing 8 per cent, interest. November 1, 1890, she gave him one for $100. In the early part of 1898 the maker of the notes and the payee, neither of whom could figure…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Green v. GrantMichigan Supreme Court · 1903
  2. Congdon v. BaileyMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Merrill v. NewtonMichigan Supreme Court · 1894

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Vandervelde v. WilsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1913
  2. Flax v. Mutual Building & Loan Ass'nMichigan Supreme Court · 1917
  3. Jersey Shore Trust Co. v. Owosso Savings BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1923
  4. Cudney v. SherrardMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
  5. People ex rel. Mol v. Southern Surety Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1917

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