Gaskins v. Gaskins

Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

This suit was brought by heirs at law of one Sam Gaskins, who died intestate a resident of Georgia, for sale and division of real property owned by him in this State. His widow and a creditor filed claims against the proceeds of this sale, both of which were denied by the .Circuit Court.

By virtue of a judgment of the Georgia Ordinary Court, in an ex parte proceeding, the widow was allowed the sum of $5,000 for a year’s support, to be paid out of the estate funds. This allowance is specifically provided for by Georgia statute, and constitutes a preferred claim…