Shepherd v. Shepherd's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Eaton; Smith, J. James Shepherd presented a claim against the estate of Leroy' Shepherd, deceased. The commissioners allowed the claim in part, and an appeal was taken to the circuit court, where referees were appointed to hear and examine the issues involved. From a judgment confirming the report of the referees in part, both parties bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
Leroy Shepherd died,|testate, April 23, 1889. Letters testamentary were issued, and claims filed against the estate, and on June 3, 1890, an order was made closing the hearing of such claims. December 21, 1891, the claimant made application to open the estate to hear his claim. The order was made, and a claim presented by claimant, amounting to some $30,000. Certain set-offs were proposed. The claim was heard before commissioners, and a finding made awarding the claimant $649.05. Appeal was taken to the circuit court. At the July term, 1892, a consent order was made that the case be referred…
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