Barrera, Administrator v. Gannaway

Mr. Judge Martin

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section B.

J. R. Alamia and wife owned 2,400 acres of land in Hidalgo County. The former died in December, 1924, and the latter in 1927. Both died intestate, leaving four minor children. A. Y. Baker qualified as administrator of the respective estates of Alamia and wife upon the death of each, and served until his death on November 1, 1930. He also qualified and acted as guardian of the estate of said minors. J. G. Barrera succeeded Baker as such administrator and guardian, qualifying February 4, 1931. During the incumbency in…