In re Smith's Estate

This is a controversy over the distribution of a sum of money paid in settlement of a claim for wrongful death under the Federal Employers ’ Liability Act, Title 45 U. S. C. A. Section 51 et seq.

The deceased employee, Boyd L. Smith, worked for the Southern Railroad in employment protected by the *71Federal Act. On May 9, 1949, lie fell in a hole at the Coster Shops of the Railroad, and received the injuries which caused his death on May 16, 1949. Thereafter, on June 13, 1949, Jack A. Roach was appointed administrator of Smith’s estate, and in that capacity, without Court advice or approval,…