Hartnagel v. Alexander

Defendant appeals from an order denying her alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

Alice Engel, a sister of plaintiff, died testate in April, 1929; Belva Alexander was appointed administratrix of her estate. The will provided first for the payment of all debts. Plaintiff filed a claim against the estate in the probate court; it was allowed. An appeal was taken to the district court. Pleadings were made under the direction of the court; the complaint declared on an account stated, and the answer, in addition to a general denial, specifically denied any…