In Re Ruel's Estate

Ernest C. Smith, an attorney of Lansing, Michigan, filed a claim in the probate court for the sum of $5,000 for attorney fees in the matter of James H. Ruel, deceased. It was allowed by the judge of probate and the executor of the estate appealed to the circuit court, where a verdict was rendered for claimant in the sum of $5,000, and judgment for that amount duly entered. The executor appeals. One thousand dollars on account of the fee was paid by the executor prior to the dispute arising over the correct amount of fees to which claimant is entitled. The judge directed and all parties agreed…