Robinson v. State

PELPHREY, Chief Justice.

On January 8, 1929, William Bradford died in the state of California. At the time of his death he was seized of an estate in El Paso county, Tex., of the value of more than $18,000. Winchester Cooley of El Paso applied and was appointed administrator of his estate. Upon application P. W. Still was appointed to go to California and search for -a will of the said William Bradford. He found none. After two years had elapsed, with no will being found and no heirs haying appeared, the administration was closed and the residue of the estate, amounting to $15,833.67, •was…