Legal Opinion

In re Fischer's Estate

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 15, 1909No. Docket No. 5PublishedCited by 1 opinion

Error to Wayne; Mandell, J. Alexander T. Eischer presented his final account as administrator of the estate of Emma Fischer, deceased. From the allowance of the probate court, he appealed to the circuit court. A judgment disallowing certain fees for extraordinary services is reviewed by said administrator on writ of error.

1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.

This is an appeal from an order allowing the final account of the administrator. The probate court allowed the administrator his statutory com*2mission of $108.77, and for extra compensation, $74.11. The claim of appeal states the ground of appeal to be that the probate court disallowed the sum of $300 for extra compensation to which he was justly entitled. The circuit court on appeal increased this extra compensation to $150; but, it appearing that the administrator had used the funds of the estate in his own business, as a condition of such allowance charged him interest at the rate" of 5 per…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. In re Mower's appealMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
  2. Bacon v. PerkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1894
  3. Wisner v. Estate of MabLeyMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
  4. Loomis v. ArmstrongMichigan Supreme Court · 1886
  5. In re Brewster's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1897

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Michigan Trust Co. v. McNamaraMichigan Supreme Court · 1911

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