Clauson v. Western Surety Co.

Berthina Servold died intestate in Norway December 8, 1924, leaving as her heirs at law her son Johannes 'Servold and her five grandchildren, all children of a deceased son, Neis Servold. The decedent left some property in Norway, where her estate was duly probated and distributed, and also left a note secured by real estate mortgage on property in Miner county, S. D. On January 12, 1926, defendant Johannes .Servold petitioned the county court of Miner county for letters of administration on the estate of Berthina -Servold and was appointed such administrator and qualified on February 18,…