Freeman v. Wayne Circuit Judge

The will of Mary C. Kempf, deceased, upon contest certified to the circuit court (3 Comp. Laws 1915, § 14145), was admitted to probate by jury verdict and judgment thereon March 20, 1924. Contestant's motion for a new trial was denied July 24, 1924. Time in which to settle a bill of exceptions has been extended. No bond to stay proceedings having been given, August 25, 1924, plaintiff moved the court to certify the judgment to the probate court. This motion was not granted but the court, sua sponte, ordered contestant to give a bond within seven days to stay proceedings or the judgment would…