Boze v. Boze

James C. Boze died February 26, 1933, leaving as his sole assets $1,019.40. A controversy arose over the right to be appointed administratrix of the estate. Merle Boze claimed to be Boze’s widow and as such entitled to the appointment. Her claim was contested by Nellie Boze, who claimed that she, not Merle, was the widow. The' case was tried to a jury. The court directed a verdict for Nellie, and upon such verdict rendered judgment in her favor. The correctness of the court’s action is challenged by Merle.

Boze and Nellie were married October 7, 1905. They separated in 1914 and never lived…