Cross v. Baskett

So far as is necessary to a proper understanding of the questions presented by this record on this appeal, the facts are as follows: In the year 1882, G. J. Baskett was a resident of Polk County, Oregon, and owned property therein, and died in the state of California; that before his death he made and published his last, will and testament; that in and by said will, S. T. Burch ■was named sole executor thereof, and that he refused to *85accept said trust; that said will was duly admitted to probate in Polk County, and W. A. Baskett appointed administrator of said estate with the will annexed.…