In Re the Estate of Faris

SNELL, Justice.

This is a proceeding in probate tried as in equity. The controversy arose over the administratrix’ petition to sell real estate free and clear of a 5-year lease between decedent and appellants-lessees.

Addie E. Faris, age 84, a widow without issue owned the 220-acre farm involved herein and 5 other parcels of real estate of lesser value. She died intestate. The probate inventory in her estate listed property appraised at over $108,000, including substantial bank accounts and personal property.

She was survived by two elderly sisters and a brother.

On November 17, 1966 Mrs. Faris…