Vaught v. Struble

— Neis Peterson, a single man, died in Boise, Ada County, on May 10, 1940, at which time he owned an estate valued at $27,000 located in Camas County, his place of residence. On the date of Peterson’s death, appellant made application to the probate court of Camas County to be appointed special administrator of the Peterson estate which application was granted.

On June 5, 1940, appellant visited the office of the probate judge having in his possession a petition for appointment as administrator of the Peterson estate. There is evidence to the effect that the application was incomplete. June 7,…