Goodwin v. Downs

H. F. Bland, a road building contractor, died in the early part of March, 1921. Shortly after his death, E. D. Downs was appointed temporary administrator of his estate by Hon. C. C. Goodwin, special county judge; the regular judge being disqualified. Later, Downs was made permanent administrator of this estate. Judge Goodwin continued to act as special judge in supervising this administration until some time in January, 1923, when a new regular judge, not disqualified in this case, took office.

During all the time aforesaid, Judge Goodwin performed all necessary duties in the administration…