In Re Candelaria's Estate

This is an appeal from the judgment of the district court of Bernalillo county, appointing Juanita Candelaria de Lucero administratrix of the estate of Juanita Candelaria, deceased. The appellants are collateral kin of the deceased, who at the time of her death was a widow without lineal descendant. The appellee claimed the appointment as an heir by adoption. The cause originated in the probate court where appellee's petition was denied. Under stipulation, the testimony taken in the probate court was read before the chancellor who also heard other witnesses. The district court made findings…