Rainier v. Snider

On June 3,1974, Russell Rainier died intestate. Within the next few days, letters of administration were inadvertently issued both to Richard Snider, representing the decedent’s children, and to Mary Lou Rainier (Mrs. Rainier) as surviving spouse. Each party filed a petition to set aside the letters issued the other and a hearing was held July 23, 1974, after which the trial court revoked Mrs. Rainier’s appointment as Ad-ministratrix of the estate.

Therafter, Mrs. Rainier filed a petition seeking judicial declaration of her heirship. However, before disposition of this issue, Snider filed a…