In re the Estate of Collins

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Obviously this matter has been unnecessarily complicated and protracted. Apparently, nothing, at least at the time of the appeal, had been done with respect to the complaint filed by the sister and answer thereto filed by the wife, administratrix. In any event, this appeal is premature. Judge Thornburg, in his discretion, ordered a trial by jury of the issue of fact raised by the “pleadings” and evidence before the Clerk and set out in his order of 22 June 1981. There is no contention that he abused his discretion. The matter was properly before him. See In re Estate…