Watson v. Watson
Mississippi Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, C. J.
On November 6, 1934, Paul Watson died intestate leaving no children or grandchildren surviving him, and on the eighth day thereof, a petition was filed in the court below by Kattie Watson and L. S. Pearson, alleging that Kattie was the widow of Paul Watson, and praying that Pearson be appointed as administrator of his estate, Pearson was so appointed, qualified and proceeded with the administration of the estate.
In April, 1935, Henry Watson and several others filed a petition alleging that Kattie was not the widow of Watson; that although a marriage ceremony had been performed between them,…
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