Succession of Dugas

Erazie Dugas, a femme sole, died intestate at her residence in Iberia Parish on April 10, 1943, leaving an estate consisting solely of a tract of land which was appraised at the sum of $1,200. She left no forced heirs and was survived by two sisters and several nephews.

Her succession was opened at the instance of one of the surviving sisters, Cecile Dugas, who asked to be appointed adminstratrix of the estate. An inventory of the property belonging to the succession was duly made and letters of administration were issued, without opposition.

After she had qualified, the administratrix…