Estate of Alfrey

On October 17, 1936, Mrs. Essie Alfrey died testate, leaving her property valued at $3,250 to her surviving daughters. The will named one of the daughters, appellant herein, as executrix. Although appellant had immediate knowledge of her mother’s death, she failed to petition for letters testamentary until more than four months had elapsed. Meanwhile respondent herein, the nominee of another daughter, had applied for and been granted special letters of administration, and had filed a petition for letters of administration with the will annexed. Appellant’s petition for letters, and that of…