Ray v. Barringer

OPINION

This is before the court on motion of respondent Barringer to dismiss the appeal for lack of an aggrieved party appellant.

Appellant Ida Angelot Ray is the widow of decedent Carl Ray and possesses a substantial interest in the decedent’s estate. She is the mother by adoption of Carlita Nancy Ray, a minor, who also possesses an interest in the estate under the decedent’s last will.

A motion was made in the court below by appellant “as parent and natural guardian of Carlita Nancy Ray, a minor.” The motion did not concern appellant or her interest in the estate, but did concern the interest…