State Ex Rel. Brophy v. District Court

In May, 1932, Chauncey L. Berrien died testate. His wife, Celia Berrien, was sole devisee and legatee under the will. She was appointed and served as executrix until her death in April, 1933. Mary Gavigan was thereafter appointed administratrix of the estate. Celia Berrien left a will in which relator Murry Brophy was named as sole beneficiary and executor. On July 8, 1933, the court on petition of Mary Gavigan, and after due notice thereof by posting as provided by sections 10299, 10300, and 10330, Revised Codes 1921, entered a decree of final settlement of her account and distribution of…