Randolph v. Collison

Motion to dismiss. Claiming to be the surviving husband of May Wheeler Randolph, deceased, the appellant filed a petition in the court below nominating and requesting the appointment of the Bank of Italy National Trust & Savings Association as administrator of her estate. The bank filed its petition requesting the issuance of letters to it as such nominee. Respondent, a daughter of the decedent, filed written objections to each of the petitions, alleging, in substance, that appellant was not legally married to the decedent at the time of her demise, and was not, therefore, in a position to…