Legal Opinion

In Re Estate of Martin

California Supreme Court

Decided November 20, 1913No. S.F. No. 6450PublishedCited by 19 opinions

The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.

1Opinion of the CourtMelvin, J.

Cora H. Martin, the widow of Charles J. Martin, and Hipolite J. Martin, his son, each filed a petition for letters of administration upon the estate of said Charles J. Martin, deceased. The court, pursuant to stipulation, heard both petitions together and made an order granting the prayer of Hipolite J. Martin and another denying the application of the widow. Prom these orders she appeals.

Under ordinary conditions and unless she waives that right in some way, the widow is entitled to letters of administration. In this case it appeared that on August 29, 1911, Charles J. Martin and Cora II.…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Sharon v. Sharon, 11991 (Cal. 7-17-1889)California Supreme Court · 1889
  2. In Re Estate of DargieCalifornia Supreme Court · 1912
  3. Sargent v. SargentCalifornia Supreme Court · 1895
  4. Wells v. StoutCalifornia Supreme Court · 1858
  5. People v. LehmannCalifornia Supreme Court · 1894

3Cited by19 opinions

  1. State v. CarboneSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1962
  2. Estate of BoesonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1927
  3. Trautwein v. HarbourtNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1956
  4. Mundt v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.California Court of Appeal · 1939
  5. Bennett v. ForrestCalifornia Supreme Court · 1944

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