In Re Estate of McCracken

SEITZ, Chancellor.

Petitioner, the alleged widow of John F. McCracken (“deceased”), filed this action on behalf of herself and their three children. They claim and seek to obtain interests in the real and personal property of the deceased, who died intestate. The other party in interest is the defendant, Florence M. McCracken, who also claims to be the widow of the deceased. She is the administratrix of the estate.

This is the decision after final hearing in a most bizarre case. It can best be followed, if not understood, by a chronological development of the facts.

Petitioner and the deceased…