Successions of Hilton

AYRES, Judge.

Concerned in this appeal is the title to certain-described real and personal property of the succession of Burl Oliver Hilton, deceased. Plaintiff, Raymond Burl Hilton, asserts ownership of the property by inheritance as the adopted son of the decedent. Defendants, who also claim title to the property by inheritance from the decedent, are his two sisters, five nephews, and two nieces.

The defendants denied plaintiff’s adoption. The questions presented relate to the admissibility of parol evidence to establish the execution of a written act of adoption which was not produced,…