Hutchinson v. Pihlblad

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Thiele, J.:

The question in this appeal is whether proceedings to establish a claim against a decedent’s estate were barred by the provisions of the probate code.

There is no dispute of fact. G. F. Grattan, a resident of McPherson, Kan., died August 30,1941, and on September 4,1941, a petition was filed for probate of his will. On September 26, 1941, Paul E. Sargent was appointed as special administrator, the appointment to remain in force until letters testamentary or of administration were granted or unless sooner revoked by the court. The will was…