Hesthagen v. Harby

This is a collateral attack upon the final distribution of the assets of the estate of one Maja Harby, deceased. Plaintiffs, complaining heirs, are the nieces and nephew of the decedent. Defendants are (1) the distributees under the decree of distribution, and (2) the administrator of the estate and his surety. The distributees appeal from a judgment against them in favor of the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs appeal from a dismissal of their claim as against the administrator and his surety. The pertinent facts are these:

Three elderly sisters, Maja Harby, Gunda Harby, and Bertha Harby Warming, a…