Succession of Ruxton

FOURNET, Chief Justice.

Miss Virginia Brookshire, claiming to be entitled to recognition as special legatee under the provisions of the will of the late William Ruxton, deceased, prosecutes this appeal from a judgment of the District Court dismissing her opposition to the Second Provisional Account and plan of distribution filed by the executor.

William Ruxton died testate at his domicile in New Orleans on the 9th of March, 1951, leaving neither ascendants nor descendants. His last will and testament, executed December 4, 1947, contained the provision : ■ “ * * * Second: I give and bequeath…