Crittenden v. Hanna

This is an appeal from a dismissal after hearing of a petition challenging respondent’s appointment as personal representative and claim as an heir. The deceased died intestate and respondent was appointed personal representative pursuant to ORS 113.085. Petitioner, son of the deceased, alleges that respondent was not the husband of the deceased because the marriage between respondent and the deceased was void, that respondent is not qualified as a personal representative under ORS 113.095 and that respondent is a slayer within the meaning of ORS 112.455 to 112.555.

On August 1, 1975, the…