In Re Estate of Myers

WARNER, A. C. J.

This is an appeal from a proceeding for a determination of heirship wherein plaintiff claims to be the sole heir at law of Clarence Nelson Meyers (also known as Clarence Meyer), who died intestate in Linn county, Oregon, on the 13th day of August, 1950. It is brought here by the disappointed defendants who claim his estate as nearest of kin.

The defendants constitute one brother, five sisters and two nephews of the late Mr. Meyers who allege they are decedent’s sole heirs at law.

The probate of Mr. Meyers’ estate was instituted in the county court of Linn county. The plaintiff…