Succession of Savoy

WILLIAM A. CULPEPPER, Judge, Pro Tern.

The appellant, George Woodrow, alleges that he is the informally acknowledged illegitimate son of Kenneth Savoy and is, therefore, entitled to a forced portion of Savoy’s estate. Opposing Woodrow in his claim are the proponents and opponents of Kenneth Savoy’s will. An exception of prescription under LSA-C.C. art. 209 was filed to Woodrow’s suit. The trial court originally sustained the exception, then recalled its judgment and referred it to trial on the merits. The will’s opponents and proponents settled their dispute at trial, and jointly resisted…