In Re Smith's Estate

This appeal involves the right to letters of administration with will annexed upon the estate of William H. Smith who died on March io, 1933, in Brookings county. He left surviving his widow, six sons, and two daughters. Charles F. Staidth and Albert Matson, named as executors in the will, filed with the county court on March 15, 1933, an instrument renouncing their right -to appointment and requested that Wiliam T. Shean be appointed as administrator with the will annexed. The county court granted the application. William T. Shean acted in such capacity until February 20, 1935, when he…