Stewart v. McLaughlin's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Charles C. Stewart presented a claim against the estate of Frank McLaughlin, deceased, under a contract of guaranty. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and claimant appealed to the circuit court. From a judgment for defendant, claimant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
It appears that McLaughlin and wife, on September 30, 1892, made a contract with Mrs. Whittingham to sell to her certain real estate. Subsequently McLaughlin and wife deeded the land to Stewart, the claimant here, which deed contained a warranty that “said contract will be paid according to its terms.” McLaughlin died in 1894, and his wife was appointed administratrix of his estate. Commissioners on claims were appointed, and made their report September 5, 1894. No claim was then made, but subsequently the commission was revived, and a claim was then filed by claimant under this contract of…
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