In Re Higganbotham's Estate

WALKER, Justice.

This appeal originated in the county court of San Augustine County, sitting in probate, with the petition of John Higgan-botham and wife, Lizzie Higganbotham, complaining of Myrtie Higganbotham, guardian of the persons and estates of certain minors, to-wit, Aline, George and Morris Pligganbotham. The date when this instrument was filed is of some significance. According to recitals in the guardian’s answer and in her brief, which is the only information before us on the matter, this petition was filed on April 24, 1944.

Petitioners alleged that they were the paternal…