Source or prior law:

20-1101, 20-1107, 22-404, 22-904, 22-1207, 62-2001, 76-1211.

CASE ANNOTATIONS

1. District court cannot supersede probate court in probate of wills; declaratory judgment. Pennington v. Green, 152 Kan. 739, 741, 107 P.2d 766.

2. Probate court may order incompetent's guardian to support ward's adult indigent daughter. Sheneman v. Manring, 152 Kan. 780, 782, 107 P.2d 741.

3. Mechanic's lien may be enforced in district court while administration pending. Leidigh & Havens Lumber Co. v. Wyatt, 153 Kan. 214, 218, 109 P.2d 87.

4. Action to enforce oral contract to will real estate held action to contest will; probate court has exclusive jurisdiction; jurisdiction of probate and district courts discussed. Foss v. Wiles, 155 Kan. 262, 269, 124 P.2d 438.

5. Probate court has exclusive original jurisdiction over estates of incompetent persons. Starke v. Starke, 155 Kan. 331, 335, 125 P.2d 738.

6. Probate court has exclusive jurisdiction to enforce decedent's oral contract to convey or bequeath real estate. Dixon v. Fluker, 155 Kan. 399, 403, 404, 125 P.2d 364.

7. Jurisdiction of probate court over implied trusts, discussed in dissenting opinion. Yeager v. Yeager, 155 Kan. 734, 750, 751, 129 P.2d 242.

8. Action to impose constructive trust held will contest; probate court's original jurisdiction exclusive. Yeager v. Yeager, 155 Kan. 734, 750, 751, 129 P.2d 242.

9. Action to enforce specific performance of agreement to make will; probate court's jurisdiction exclusive. Swisher v. Bouse, 155 Kan. 797, 130 P.2d 565.

10. Limited equitable powers conferred on probate court are constitutional. In re Estate of Hoover, 156 Kan. 31, 39, 40, 41, 42, 131 P.2d 917.

11. Probate court has exclusive original jurisdiction of action on contract to devise property. Behee v. Beem, 156 Kan. 115, 131 P.2d 675.

12. Guardian cannot pay ward's parents funeral expenses from ward's estate. Osment v. Trout, 156 Kan. 120, 122, 131 P.2d 640.

13. Probate court's order allowing claim against estate is judgment of court of record. In re Estate of Casey, 156 Kan. 590, 599, 134 P.2d 665.

14. District court's habeas corpus jurisdiction not impaired by probate code guardianship provisions. Johnson v. Best, 156 Kan. 668, 670, 135 P.2d 896.

15. District court has original jurisdiction of administrator's action to quiet title. Kininmonth v. Carson, 156 Kan. 808, 817, 818, 137 P.2d 173.

16. Probate court's original exclusive jurisdiction over claims against decedents' estates determined. Egnatic v. Wollard, 156 Kan. 843, 847, 848, 851, 852, 853, 855, 137 P.2d 188.

17. Probate court has exclusive original jurisdiction of wrongful death demand against deceased wrongdoer's estate. Shivley v. Burr, 157 Kan. 336, 338, 345, 139 P.2d 401.

18. District court has jurisdiction of executor's action to partition real property; probate court's approval of action not essential. Sheedy v. Willoughby, 157 Kan. 508, 515, 142 P.2d 801.

19. Final settlement decree unappealed is binding adjudication of devisee's interest in real estate. Bitzer v. Smith, 158 Kan. 83, 87, 145 P.2d 148.

20. Probate court judgment distributing estate cannot be collaterally attacked. Cole v. Thacker, 158 Kan. 242, 251, 146 P.2d 665.

21. Probate court's exclusive, original jurisdiction over decedents' estates and settlements defined. Herbel v. Nuss, 158 Kan. 376, 378, 147 P.2d 735.

22. Insane widow's guardian under direction of probate court may sell homestead. Lockridge v. Glace, 158 Kan. 431, 434, 147 P.2d 726.

23. Showing necessary in probate court to maintain appeal discussed and determined. In re Estate of Pallister, 159 Kan. 7, 21, 23, 27, 35, 152 P.2d 61.

24. Guardian may make voluntary partition of ward's real estate under probate code. Thompson v. Hall, 159 Kan. 592, 595, 156 P.2d 530.

25. Court may exercise judicial discretion as to approval of fiduciary's final receipts. In re Estate of Williams, 160 Kan. 220, 224, 160 P.2d 260.

26. Probate court lacks jurisdiction to annul marriage; appeal; no jurisdiction. In re Estate of Crump. 161 Kan. 154, 160, 166 P.2d 684; In re Estate of Dix, 161 Kan. 364, 368, 369, 168 P.2d 537.

27. Discussed in determining court's jurisdiction to vacate order under K.S.A. 59-2213. In re Estate of Lillibridge, 161 Kan. 93, 104, 166 P.2d 720.

28. Cited; contractual will and subsequent inconsistent will entitled to probate under K.S.A. 59-2235. In re Estate of Adkins, 161 Kan. 239, 249, 167 P.2d 618.

29. District court without original jurisdiction to determine validity of will. Asendorf v. Asendorf, 162 Kan. 310, 313, 314, 176 P.2d 535.

30. Probate court has exclusive, original jurisdiction to determine validity of will clause. Asendorf v. Asendorf, 162 Kan. 310, 313, 314, 176 P.2d 535.

31. Probate court has exclusive jurisdiction to distribute estate according to family settlement, when. Down v. Austenfeld, 162 Kan. 562, 178 P.2d 201.

32. District court without jurisdiction of heir's action to partition real estate, when. Felton v. Rubow, 163 Kan. 82, 83, 179 P.2d 935.

33. Heirs' suit to set aside decedent's deed; probate court's jurisdiction exclusive. Houdashelt v. Sweet, 163 Kan. 97, 180 P.2d 604.

34. Probate court's jurisdiction over decedent's real estate discussed and determined. Houdashelt v. Sweet, 163 Kan. 97, 180 P.2d 604.

35. Court has jurisdiction and supervision of trust even if will provides otherwise. In re Estate of Porter, 164 Kan. 92, 93, 98, 187 P.2d 520.

36. Probate court has jurisdiction to administer trusts. In re Estate of Porter, 164 Kan. 92, 93, 98, 187 P.2d 520.

37. Probate court has original jurisdiction over partnership estates; equitable powers. In re Estate of Pratt, 164 Kan. 512, 516, 190 P.2d 872.

38. Jurisdiction of probate and district courts fully discussed; cases reviewed. In re Estate of Thompson, 164 Kan. 518, 190 P.2d 879.

39. District court without jurisdiction of heirs' action to set aside decedent's deed. Gebers v. Marquart, 166 Kan. 604, 203 P.2d 125.

40. District court's jurisdiction on appeal discussed and determined; title to real estate. Wetzel v. Wetzel, 167 Kan. 6, 13, 204 P.2d 768.

41. Probate court's jurisdiction exclusive to determine title to real estate when proceeding pending. Wetzel v. Wetzel, 167 Kan. 6, 13, 204 P.2d 768.

42. Probate court's jurisdiction exclusive to determine title to real estate in decedent's estate. Wright v. Wright, 167 Kan. 297, 300, 205 P.2d 1010.

43. Exclusive jurisdiction of probate court; title to property; district court's jurisdiction while probate proceeding pending. Charvat v. Moore, 167 Kan. 336, 339, 205 P.2d 980.

44. Appointment of guardian; probate court's jurisdiction is exclusive after sufficient petition filed. Vilm v. Hudson, 167 Kan. 372, 205 P.2d 1021.

45. District court cannot acquire jurisdiction after probate court has acquired it. Vilm v. Hudson, 167 Kan. 372, 205 P.2d 1021.

46. Probate court's jurisdiction to authorize sale of decedent's realty is limited; statutes construed. Magaw v. Emick, 167 Kan. 580, 583, 584, 207 P.2d 448.

47. Probate court is court of record. In re Estate of Koellen, 167 Kan. 676, 681, 208 P.2d 595.

48. Where action seeks something from assets of estate probate court has jurisdiction. Rowe v. Childers, 169 Kan. 616, 219 P.2d 1066.

49. Decree construing will at final settlement not appealed from; collateral attack denied. Bindley v. Mitchell, 170 Kan. 653, 656, 228 P.2d 689.

50. Administrator may revive decedent's quiet title action in district court. Collins v. Richardson, 171 Kan. 152, 158, 230 P.2d 1018.

51. Guardian may be sued in county where he resides. Texas Co. v. Sloan, 171 Kan. 182, 185, 231 P.2d 255.

52. Administrator may maintain district court action to obtain possession of decedent's realty. Lanning v. Goldsberry, 171 Kan. 292, 232 P.2d 611.

53. Estate closed; qualification, bond and accounting by testamentary trustee ordered; affirmed. In re Estate of Schachter, 175 Kan. 791, 793, 267 P.2d 480.

54. Declaratory judgment; jurisdiction of probate court. Hoard v. The Home State Bank, 176 Kan. 624, 627, 628, 272 P.2d 1054.

55. Discussed; appeal to district court ineffective unless notice of appeal served on adverse parties. In re Estate of Freshour, 177 Kan. 492, 500, 280 P.2d 642.

56. Cited (9 th clause); convict confined for term less than life; limitations statute not tolled. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Richards, 179 Kan. 187, 191, 192, 294 P.2d 236.

57. Jurisdiction of probate and district court under ¶ (6) and ¶(12) discussed in connection with K.S.A. 59-1711. In re Estate of Osborn, 179 Kan. 365, 372, 295 P.2d 615.

58. District court has jurisdiction of action "to bring property into estate." Coffey v. Shrope, 180 Kan. 621, 622, 623, 306 P.2d 164.

59. Administration; findings upon which administrator appointed; no appeals; conclusiveness. In re Estate of Johnson, 180 Kan. 740, 745, 308 P.2d 100.

60. Court's jurisdiction and supervision of trust continues following final settlement. In re Estate of Woods, 181 Kan. 271, 275, 311 P.2d 359.

61. Cited; habeas corpus is no substitute for restoration to capacity. Sands v. Donge, 181 Kan. 325, 328, 311 P.2d 321.

62. Probate court has power to authorize maintenance of suit by administrator. Newcom, Administrator v. Potterf, 182 Kan. 73, 76, 318 P.2d 1069.

63. Appeal bond held essential to perfect appeal to review final account. In re Estate of Bengston, 182 Kan. 322, 326, 320 P.2d 800.

64. Decedent's estate open; action against executors in district court improper. Baumann v. Baumann, 183 Kan. 183, 186, 326 P.2d 770.

65. Court retains jurisdiction to control management of trust estate; equity jurisdiction. In re Estate of Yetter, 183 Kan. 340, 347, 328 P.2d 738.

66. Action to take something out of estate; probate court's jurisdiction exclusive. Hildenbrand v. Brand, 183 Kan. 414, 327 P.2d 887.

67. Action to bring assets into estate; district court's jurisdiction exclusive, exception. Hildenbrand v. Brand, 183 Kan. 414, 327 P.2d 887.

68. Action by one estate against another estate; probate court's jurisdiction exclusive. Hildenbrand v. Brand, 183 Kan. 414, 327 P.2d 887.

69. District court's jurisdiction on transfer limited to claim asserted in original petition; amendment. In re Estate of Manweiler, 185 Kan. 343 347, 342 P.2d 730.

70. Cited; district court may enter compromise settlement wrongful death judgment for minors. Jacobson v. Parrill, 186 Kan. 467, 476, 351 P.2d 194.

71. Probate courts not granted exclusive jurisdiction over persons of unsound minds. In re Estate of Diebolt, 187 Kan. 2, 10, 14, 15, 353 P.2d 803.

72. Probate courts are courts of record; jurisdiction to control official acts of fiduciaries; equitable powers. In re Estate of Bertrand, 188 Kan. 531, 536, 538, 543, 363 P.2d 412.

73. Applied; district court action to establish alleged equitable mortgage on personalty constituted demand; probate court jurisdiction. Shields v. Fink, Executrix, 190 Kan. 17, 22, 372 P.2d 252.

74. Cited in holding that administrator is under control of the district court when proceedings transferred thereto. In re Estate of Wolfe, 190 Kan. 581, 583, 376 P.2d 825.

75. Federal court has jurisdiction to determine questions relating to interests of heirs, etc., when. Rosenberg v. Baum, 153 F.2d 10, 12, 13.

76. Discussed; federal court denied petition for habeas corpus writ by state prisoner. Downs v. Hudspeth, 75 F. Supp. 945, 950.

77. Probate court before code had no jurisdiction over testamentary trusts. Rice v. Sayers, 98 F. Supp. 634, 644. Reversed: 198 F.2d 724, 725.

78. Action to void testamentary trust held will contest; federal court without jurisdiction. Rice v. Sayers, 198 F.2d 724, 725.

79. State district court is a proper court for the administration of a trust estate. Coleman v. United States, 221 F. Supp. 39, 44.

80. Payment of court costs by executrix at direction of court not acquiescence in order of final settlement nor bar to right of appeal. In re Estate of Markham, 195 Kan. 436 437, 407 P.2d 239.

81. Unapproved claim for rental of property used to continue business under K.S.A. 59-1402, unenforceable. Bowen, Administrator v. Lewis, 198 Kan. 706, 711, 426 P.2d 244.

82. Probate court has exclusive jurisdiction of all matters incident and ancillary to settlement and distribution of decedent's estate. In re Estate of Sutcliffe, 199 Kan. 686, 695, 433 P.2d 389.

83. In case determining whether joint and mutual will was contractual, the supreme court notes that probate court has equity powers. In re Estate of Wade, 202 Kan. 380, 449 P.2d 488.

84. Subsection (12), concerning equitable powers, cited in dissent. In re Estate of Graves, 203 Kan. 762, 782, 457 P.2d 71.

85. Cited; probate court has exclusive jurisdiction initially to determine executor's attorney fees under K.S.A. 59-1717. In re Estate of Murdock, 213 Kan. 837, 853, 519 P.2d 108.

86. Mentioned; strong presumption as to veracity of records of courts of record. In re Estate of Wurtz, 214 Kan. 434, 438, 520 P.2d 1308.

87. Court did not err in authorizing executor to bring suit on alleged claim or in authorizing appeal from adverse verdict. Murdock v. First National Bank, 220 Kan. 459, 467, 553 P.2d 876.

88. Discussed; executor may maintain action for possession of decedent's real estate without approval of court. Boldridge v. Estate of Keimig, 222 Kan. 280, 284, 564 P.2d 497.

89. Mentioned; probate courts were courts of record. Adams v. Adams, 4 Kan. App. 2d 1, 3, 4, 602 P.2d 115.