D'Arcy v. Snell

The facts in this case are set forth in a written stipulation, and are as follows:

“First: That defendant Earl Snell is and at all times hereinafter mentioned was the duly elected, qualified, and acting Secretary of State for the State of Oregon, and that defendant Rufus C. Holman is and at all times hereinafter mentioned was the duly elected, qualified and acting State Treasurer of the State of Oregon.

Second: That Peter H. D’Arcy died testate in Salem, Marion County, Oregon on October 6th, 1933; that by his will he bequeathed five dollars ($5.00) to his brother, W. J. D’Arcy, the petitioner,…