Baker v. Halleck's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Van Burén; Carr, J. Charles T. Baker presented a claim against the estate of George T. Halleck, deceased, on a promissory note. The claim was disallowed in the probate court, and claimant appealed to the circuit, where he obtained a judgment. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
Claimant filed his claim against said estate in the probate court. The claim is upon a note for $57.50. The estate contested it on the ground that the note was never signed by the deceased, and, if it was, it was barred by the statute of limitations. The probate court disallowed. the claim. The cause was heard in the circuit *181court on appeal before a jury, and verdict found against the estate. The defenses in the circuit court were the same as in the probate court. The execution of the note was denied under oath filed in the probate court.
The note bears date and purports to have been signed by…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Field v. LoveridgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- McIntire v. ConradMichigan Supreme Court · 1892
- First National Bank v. Sherman's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
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