Peterson v. Ustrud
South Dakota Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
MISER, C.
After the death of Christoffer Peterson, his brother, Osmond Peterson, who now appears as administrator of his estate and as appellant herein, filed a petition for letters of administration on the estate on behalf of himself and his brothers and sisters. 'Curtis Peterson, the illegitimate son of Christoffer P'eterson, also' petitioned for letters of administration. An agreement was made between Curtis Peterson and Mark W. Sheafe, Jr., *77whereby Sheafe was to act as the attorney for Curtis Peterson in establishing his right to- inherit. The fees agreed upon were to- be contingent. It…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Barrett v. MitchellCalifornia Supreme Court · 1898
- Christy v. ChristyIllinois Supreme Court · 1907
- McGowan v. MilnerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1915
- In re the Estate of BelcherNew York Surrogate's Court · 1927
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