Houswerth v. Seidel

This is an action in mandamus brought by the three petitioners-appellants to compel the respondent, Judge Charles G-. Seidel, to approve an appeal bond from the Probate Court of Cook County to the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court dismissed the petition for the writ of mandamus. The petitioners moved to vacate the order, the court denied the motion and the petitioners have appealed.

The history of this case began with the death of Julia Oppenheim on June 25, 1960. Her will, dated April 3, 1959, named Joseph Perrye as executor. The will was filed in the Probate Court of Cook County June 30,…