James v. McCann

This is a petition for a writ of mandate to compel the defendant to settle a certain bill of exceptions; and it was submitted upon a demurrer to the complaint or petition.

The plaintiff (or petitioner), Sarah M. James, and one Leonora A. James, were hostile contestants in the court of the defendant (or respondent) for letters of administration on the estate of William E. James, deceased. That contest, after a full trial, was decided by the court in favor of said Leonora, and judgment was entered accordingly. The petitioner herein (Sarah) then duly filed her notice of and undertaking on appeal;…