State ex rel. Stephens v. Hendee

Albert, C.

About the 10th of January, 1905, one George Smith, who had been living alone on his farm in Saline county, was found dead in his house. The coroner took possession of *848the body and personal effects of the deceased. Among his personal effects were $52.85 in cash, and a certificate of deposit for $8,300 issued to him by the First National Bank of Friend. The coroner turned the personal effects over to the county judge of the county, who is the respondent in this proceeding. The following month, W. W. Stephens, the relator, was duly appointed administrator of the estate of the deceased,…