Dolton, Guardian v. Allen

This is a controversy between the widow of an intestate and his two minor children by a former wife, each of said children being represented by a guardian, as to whether the widow is liable for her proportionate part of the expenses of liquidating the assets left by the intestate.

The property left by W. H. Jones, Sr., consisted principally of notes receivable, accounts receivable and a considerable number of wrecked automobiles and automobile parts. His principal business was the ownership and operation of two automobile wrecking yards. He had purchased wrecked cars and either disassembled…