In re Estate of Williams
California Supreme Court
Appeal from orders of the Superior Court of Sacramento County, making a partial distribution of an estate. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtDe Haven, J.
Appeals from two orders of the superior court of Sacramento county, making partial dis*75tribution. of the estate of Lewellyn Williams, deceased, to Lucy W. Auzerais and Sophia G. Cutter. The orders are based upon separate petitions, but both appeals can be properly disposed of by a consideration of the questions arising upon the appeal from the order made in favor of the respondent, Auzerais.
Lewellyn Williams died testate, and Lucy W. Auzerais is named in his will as a residuary legatee. This will was admitted to probate in the superior court of Sacramento county, prior to the commencement of…
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