Nott v. Chester

This is an appeal from an order of the Common Pleas Court sustaining a demurrer and dismissing the petition. Appellant, the divorced wife of John Pickens, deceased, duly and properly brought this action against the administrator of Pickens’ estate. The claim is for the support of the decedent’s minor children from the date of his death to the date of their maturity — in total, $16,280.

The action is brought in the name of Marie L. Nott. There is no indication of any capacity other than her own, except what might be implied from the fact that the claim is for child support. No separation or…