Briggs v. Probate Court of Westerly

ll) The material facts in this case are as follows : On January 8, 1900, the Court of Probate of Westerly, after due notice, and no person appearing to object thereto, admitted to probate a certain instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Peleg Clarke, late of Westerly, deceased, and ordered that letters testamentary be granted to Frances V. Briggs, who was the daughter, and Phebe M. Clarke, who was the widow, of the testator, they being the persons named as executors in said will. Said Frances Y. Briggs immediately filed her written acceptance of the office of…