Succession of Labranche

A question of jurisdiction is presented in this case. The appellants, claiming the succession of the decedent as collateral *293heirs, presented a petition, to the parish court for an inventory, which was made in conformity with the order rendered.

A day or two afterwards an instrument purporting to be an olographic will, was presented with a petition to the court for its opening and probate. The will was proved and ordered to be recorded and executed. Tbe appellants filed an opposition to tbe probate of the will, alleging themselves to ho tbe legal heirs of C. H. Labrancbe, averring tbe will…