Fultz v. McKnight’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “If the person appealing from the proceedings of the probate court, as provided in this title, shall neglect to enter his appeal, the circuit court to which such appeal shall be taken, on motion, and producing attested copies of such appeal by the adverse party, shall affirm the proceedings appealed from, and may allow costs against the appellant”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Howell v. Littlefield

2. “Sec. 231. The person appealing shall procure and file in the Circuit Court to which such appeal is taken a certified copy of the record of the proceedings appealed from, and of the grounds of the appeal filed in the Probate Court, together with the proper evidence that notice has been given the adverse party according to law”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Howell v. Littlefield