Grover v. Van Leeuwen

This is an appeal from an order appointing the decedent’s daughter, Eleanor Van Leeuwen, the respondent herein, as administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of Ziba L. Henry, and denying the petition of Harry N. Grover and Thomas F. Casey (two of the appellants herein), who were the nominees of the decedent’s widow, Mathilda M. Henry.

The facts are not in dispute. Ziba L. Henry executed a last will and testament on April 11, 1955. He died on October 16, 1955. The will was admitted to probate on November 28, 1955, and Prank B. Henry (a son of the deceased), who was nominated therein,…