In Re Clark

This is an appeal by the people of the state of California from a decree of distribution and the order denying a motion for a new trial. It is stated by appellant that these two questions are involved: "First, were the rulings of the trial court correct in the admission of statements claimed to have been made by certain deceased persons, not shown by any independent proof to have been related by blood or marriage to Eliza Clark? Secondly. Assuming all the testimony admissible, was the same sufficient to establish relationship between petitioner and Eliza Clark?"

The distributees claimed…