Lilly Funeral Home v. Iowa-Des Moines National Bank & Trust Co.

Oliver, J.—

John Ewing died intestate, February 28, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, leaving as his sole heirs five brothers and five sisters, all adults. After his death, one of his brothers arranged with claimant appellant, Lilly Funeral Home, for the funeral services. Thereafter, appellee, bank and trust company, was appointed administrator in the district court of Polk county. April 3, 1942, appellant, funeral home, filed a preferred claim for $509.50 for said services.

August 27, 1943, appellant, funeral home, applied for an order citing the administrator to show cause why its claim should not…