Shook v. Woodard

MR. JUSTICE ANGSTMAN:

Argo Woodard, a resident of Meagher County, died intestate July 9, 1939; his wife, Emma Woodard, died October 5, 1946, also without leaving a will. Each owned in their own name separate pieces of real estate. No proceedings for the probate of the estate of Argo took place prior to the death of his wife Emma. After the death of Emma Woodard, James Shook, a grandson, was appointed administrator and later on October 8, 1947, the letters issued to him were revoked and George Woodard, a son, was appointed administrator of both estates. The plaintiffs are respectively the son…