Cornelius M. Milmoe, Administrator of the Estate of Margaret M. Milmoe, Deceased v. John J. Toomey, Ancillary Administrator

McGOWAN, Circuit Judge.

This appeal challenges the jurisdiction of the District Court, sitting in probate, to appoint an ancillary administrator by reason of an asset in the District of Columbia consisting solely of the protection against liability afforded by an automobile insurance policy. The precise nature of the contention made here can be understood only against the somewhat unusual factual background, which is reviewed immediately hereinafter. We conclude that jurisdiction did exist, and we leave the appointment undisturbed.

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The decedent was a girl who, for some time prior to June 6,…