McClellan v. Jackson

Arthur Scholes died intestate on March 10, 1954. Luella Jackson was appointed administra-trix of the estate. April 18, 1955, L. H. McClellan and his wife submitted a proposal, by letter, to purchase a parcel of realty belonging to the estate. April 21, 1955, the adminis-tratrix filed a petition for order of sale, alleging that the sale of certain property, appraised at three thousand dollars, was necessary to effect a proper distribution of the es*326tate. An order of sale was entered the same day. Notices were posted and publications made as required by statute. The notice recited that the bids…