Grand Trunk Western Railroad v. Kaplansky

The order dismissing the' bill of complaint should be affirmed. There is much'to be said against''the appointment of .nonresidents as well as residents who are citizens of foreign nations, as administrators of estates. It is quite obvious that the appointment of such persons as a rule is sought solely for the purpose of bringing litigation on behalf of the estate within the jurisdiction of the Federal court. While the law does not expressly forbid the appointment of a nonresident as an administrator, the probate court may nevertheless order the removal of an administrator for nonresidence. 3…