Ex Parte Blizzard

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Bonham.

William Blizzard, a resident of Richland County, died January 22, 1936. Maggie Blizzard made petition to the Court of Probate to be appointed administrator of his estate, alleging that she was his wife. Lizzie Blizzard also applied for letters of administration, alleging that she was the wife of William Blizzard.

The Judge of Probate took the testimony, heard argument of counsel, and made an order holding that neither of the petitioners was entitled to be appointed administrator. He held that Maggie Blizzard was not so entitled for…