In Re Estate of Munroe
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of San Diego County refusing to appoint as Executrix of a Will a person nominated in the Will as the Executrix. T. L. Lewis, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMelvin, J.
This is an appeal by Ella J. Gates from an order whereby the superior court refused to appoint her executrix of the last will and testament of B. L. A. Munroe, deceased. Both Gates and the public administrator petitioned for letters and the latter was granted letters of administration.
Munroe died testate, devising a part of his real property and bequeathing all of his personal property to said Ella J. Gates. The will did not in terms mention an executrix, but the last sentence contained the words “Said Ella J. Gates to be without bonds.” The will was admitted to probate, and the court ruled…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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