Carpenter v. Wood
Michigan Supreme Court
Case made from Kent; Perkins, J. Frank L. Carpenter petitioned the probate court for his appointment as administrator of the estate of Samuel S. Wood, deceased. The petition was denied on a contest made by decedent’s widow, Loretta R. Wood, and petitioner appealed to the circuit court, where the order of the probate court was affirmed, and he again appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
Mr. Samuel S. Wood died, leaving a small estate. His widow did not apply for administration of his estate. After about 50 days had elapsed, Mr. Carpenter, who claimed to be a creditor, petitioned for the appointment of himself or some other person as administrator. Mrs. Wood was opposed to the appointment of Mr. Carpenter. She claimed the estate was not indebted to him. The probate judge was of the opinion that, because of his interest and the feeling between the widow and Mr. Carpenter, the latter was not a suitable person to be appointed administrator, and appointed Mr. Kirwin. Mr.…
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