In re the Estate of Riggle

John D. Bennett, S.

This is a proceeding for the issuance of ancillary letters of administration. with the will annexed, which presents a novel and important problem as to the power of the court. The question of law involved was twice presented to the Supreme Court, Nassau County, which court left the matter open to be determined in this proceeding. A review of the Supreme Court action is necessary for the understanding of the problem here presented.

On or about August 25, 1954, Eobert A. Eiggle was involved in an automobile accident in the State of Wyoming. As a result of that accident, suit…