Seyffert v. Briggs

GRANT, Justice.

Sandra Seyffert appeals from an order in a probate proceeding striking her pleadings for failure to allege a justiciable interest.

H.W. Briggs died testate. His only wife predeceased him, and there were no children of the marriage. His nephew, R.L. Briggs, offered the will for probate. The named executors were unavailable, and the nephew requested the court to appoint him as administrator of the estate (with will annexed). Seyffert contested his appointment on the basis that she is the daughter of Briggs, and therefore has priority over the nephew to be appointed administratrix…