In re the Estate of Waddell

This appeal calls in question the decree of distribution entered by the superior court in the matter of the estate of Walter E. Waddell, a bachelor, who died intestate in Snohomish county in June, 1923. On one side, the parties are the adopted children (one of whom is represented by an assignee of all his interest) of a predeceased brother of Walter E. Wad-dell; and on the other side, are the first cousins, or their representatives, of Walter E. Waddell, deceased. The trial court decided in favor of the adopted children, from which judgment the other parties have appealed.

Counsel agree, as…