In Re Estate of Trampenau

Petitioner, Eva Kendon, as executrix of the estate of Gertrude Trampenau, deceased, brought a citation proceeding (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 110½, par. 16—1) in the circuit court of Du Page County to recover the sum of $39,987.40 alleged to have been fraudulently converted from decedent’s estate by the respondent, Klaus-Peter Szillies. The trial court entered judgment for petitioner, but declined to award interest. Respondent appeals, contending that (1) the trial court erroneously placed the burden of proof upon him; (2) that the judgment is against the manifest weight of the evidence; and…