In Re the Probate of the Will of Herrmann

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Gummere, Chief-Justice.

This matter came before the prerogative court on a petition to admit to probate the last will and testament of Henry Y. Herrmann, deceased; and for the appointment of an administrator cum testamento annexo. Probate was duly granted, and one Gladys Herrmann, a niece of the testator and a daughter of C. Theodore Herrmann, the present appellant, was appointed administratrix thereof. The sole ground involved in the present appeal is the legality of the appointment of the administratrix.

The following is the situation exhibited by the…