Anderson v. Anderson

OPINION

By the Court,

Coleman, C. J.:

Henry Anderson died testate, November 3, 1930. In due time his will was admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued. Hans Christian Anderson, a minor, and his mother, Bartine Christina Anderson, asserted claims against the estate. Appellant’s claim rests upon the assertion that he was the natural son of the decedent, recognized by the decedent as such during his lifetime, but was not mentioned by decedent in his will. His mother’s claim is based upon a contract settling the property rights of herself and decedent, executed at the time an action of…