Hoidale v. Vogtel

The Century Milling Company, a domestic corporation, was duly placed in the hands of a receiver, and the court made an order in the proceeding assessing the stockholders of the corporation $100 upon *107each share of stock held. Charles Vogtel owned 1,050 shares of common stock and 1,050 shares of preferred stock in the company. He died testate, and executors of his estate were appointed. After the time for creditors to present claims against his estate had expired, but before final settlement and distribution, the receiver of the milling company obtained leave from the probate court to file a…