In Re Scarborough

This is the factual situation on which the parties relied to support their respective positions: Rotta died at a motel in Laurens, South Carolina. She was on a journey from her home in Michigan to Florida. She had never resided in North Carolina, and had no heirs or next of kin in this State. Domiciliary administration was in Michigan. Jack Long was appointed as Ancillary Administrator in South Caro*567lina. Scarborough asserts Rotta’s death was the result of Martin’s negligence. The asserted night of action, accruing because of Martin’s tort, is the only asset with a situs in this State.

Long,…