Keith v. Martin-Fleming Undertaking Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The probate court made an order of distribution of funds of an estate which were insufficient to pay all demands against it. The order required payment of funeral expenses before payment of expenses of administration. The administrator appealed to the district court, which rendered judgment in accordance with the probate court order. The administrator appeals from the judgment.

The question involved is one of statutory interpretation, and the specific question is. whether funeral expenses are comprehended by the word “debts,” as that word is…