In Re the Estate of Baker

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

COKE, C. J.

John T. Baker, Jr., a resident of Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, died intestate April 10, 1935, leaving an estate in the first judicial circuit composed principally of cash. Surviving him were his widow, Kamaka K. Baker, three brothers, namely, Edward P. Baker, Charles A. Baker and Adam C. Baker, and a sister, Mrs. Louisa Copp, his heirs, all residents of the Territory of Hawaii. Shortly following the death of Baker his widow applied for letters of administration, notice of hearing was duly published and the same came on for hearing before the circuit judge…