Campbell v. Sech
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from the superior court of Grand Rapids; Stuart, J. Bill by James Campbell, administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Christian Sech, deceased, against Nettie Sech and the Old National Bank to reach certain funds of said estate. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals.
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Appeal from the superior court of Grand Rapids; Stuart, J. Bill by James Campbell, administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Christian Sech, deceased, against Nettie Sech and the Old National Bank to reach certain funds of said estate. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals. Christian Sech, the deceased, died May 15, 1905. He left a will, executed August 7, 1899. By its terms he bequeathed $800 to defendant Nettie Sech, $800 to Fred Sech, and $5 to Augusta Molt. The residue he divided equally, share and share alike, among seven of his children, including defendant…
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, J.
{after stating the facts). The sole question for determination is, Has the defendant Nettie Sech established a gift inter vivos of $800 by her father to her ? Aside from this no money is. shown to be in her possession belonging to the estate. Until about six years before his death, Mr. Sech lived on his farm with his wife and children Nettie and Fred. He then leased the farm for $150 per year, and with his wife and Nettie moved to the city of Grand Rapids, and lived with his daughter Mrs. Sahms and her husband. Soon thereafter he sold the farm for $2,700, and the personal property thereon for…
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