Dempsey v. Kiernan

John J. O’Brien died intestate at Coeur d’Alene July 5, 1921, leaving an estate of approximately $25,000. Claims of heirship were filed in the probate court by Mary Kiernan, John Brien and Ellen Dempsey (neé Brien.) The probate court decided that they were first cousins of deceased and sole heirs at law and entitled to share equally in the estate and decreed that the estate be so distributed. An appeal was taken to the district court and the jury decided that Mary Kiernan was the sole heir and entitled to all of the estate and this appeal was taken by John Brien and Ellen Dempsey.

Appellants…