Powell v. Powell

GUITTARD, Chief Justice.

The principal question on this appeal is whether a widow is disqualified to serve as her husband’s administratrix because she intentionally shot and killed him. The probate court found that the shooting was not wrongful because it was in self defense. We conclude that the evidence supports this finding. Consequently, we affirm.

The decedent’s mother applied for and received letters of administration shortly after the shooting, when the widow was under indictment for murder. The widow was acquitted and later brought this action under section 220(b) of the Texas Probate…