Cribbs Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Roberts,

Decedent died intestate December 15, 1956 (as a result of an explosion in his machine shop), survived by his widow and three adult sons [appellants] of a prior marriage. Letters of administration were granted to his widow [appellee] six days later, and on October 24, 1960, she filed her final account. Appellants filed exceptions to the account, which exceptions were heard and dismissed by the auditor. It is from the court’s dismissal of exceptions to the auditor’s report that this appeal is taken.

The facts from which this controversy arises are not in dispute.…