Fullco Lumber Co. v. Donat

Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 304(b)(1) (134 Ill. 2d R. 304(b)(1)), claimant, Fulleo Lumber Company, Inc. (Fulleo or claimant), appeals the denial of its claim against the estate of Roy K. Wallen (decedent) who died on April 2, 1988. On April 14, 1988, Peter M. Donat, an attorney, was appointed administrator of the estate with the will annexed. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand the cause for further proceedings.

On appeal, claimant contends that, because it obtained a money judgment against the lumber business of decedent, the judgment should be paid from assets of the estate.…