In Re Engebretson's Estate

This proceeding was instituted in the county court of Minnehaha County by Martin Engebretson, an heir of Lars Engebretson, deceased, by the filing of a petition seeking an allowance out of decedent's estate for services rendered by attorneys employed by him and other beneficiaries of the estate. The claim was denied by the county court and the order of the circuit court dismissing the appeal from the county court is before us for review.

It appears from the record that respondent, as administrator of the estate of Lars Engebretson, deceased, commenced an action in the circuit court of…