In re Moore's Estate
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from Superior Court, Santa Clara County; Phil W. Keyser, Judge. This proceeding to obtain the removal of Thomas W. More as administrator of the estate of William H. Moore, deceased, was instituted in the superior court of Santa Cruz county by W. H. Moore, a son and heir at law of the decedent, but was subsequently removed to the superior court of Santa Clara county.
1Per curiam
This appeal is from an order removing appellant, and revoking his letters of administration, as administrator of said estate. Said order is based upon a finding that “the said Thomas W. Moore has wrongfully and willfully neglected said estate, and has unnecessarily, willfully, and wrongfully prolonged the administration of said estate, and to the great detriment thereof.” The question whether the finding is justified by the evidence is the only one which we shall now consider.
It clearly appears that appellant was appointed and entered upon the discharge of his duties as administrator of said…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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