Mays v. Mays

In this appeal appellee is the surviving widow of John Mays, deceased, who died intestate the 6th day of November, 1929. Appellants are the surviving children of the deceased by a former marriage. On the 12th day of November, 1929, John H. Seale was appointed temporary administrator of the estate, and the appointment was later made permanent. The 7th day of November, 1930, appellee filed her application in writing for an allowance in lieu of the statutory exemptions. Appellants duly filed their contest. On a hearing the allowance was made, as prayed for, and on appeal to district court…