Doulgeris v. Bambacus

Joseph S. Bambacus, as administrator of the estate of James Odes-sett, deceased, filed his bill in the court below praying that it determine the heirs at law, next of kin and distributees of the estate of the decedent, a native of Greece, a naturalized citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of Richmond at the time of his death.

The cause was referred to a commissioner in chancery with direction to report who are the heirs at law and next of kin of the decedent and what persons are entitled to his estate. The commissioner heard the evidence on behalf of a number of claimants,,…