Estate of Porter

HAYNES, C.

James Porter died intestate in the county of Sonoma in November, 1897, leaving an estate consisting of real and personal property, the latter being more than sufficient to pay all debts and liabilities of the estate and the costs and expenses of administration. He left, however, no known heirs, relatives, or other person who would be entitled to inherit his estate, and the court so found.

The court also found as follows: “That said real estate is expensive to properly maintain and manage; that a portion of the same is planted to vines which need the constant care and attention of…