Duplechin v. Estate of Duplechin

SAVOY, Judge.

This matter is on appeal by opponent-appellant complaining of the judgment of the district court authorizing the sale of succession property at private sale for the purpose of paying debts owing by said succession.

Nolan Duplechin died intestate at his domicile in Eunice, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. He was survived by his widow, Eulice Fontenot Duplechin, and by his mother, Ophelia Manuel Duplechin. Prior to his death, decedent had been operating a grocery store and lounge wherein alcoholic beverages were sold by the drink. After his death, his widow continued to operate the…