Kerr v. Kerr

Vincent B. Kerr, a resident of Staunton, died intestate on June 10,. 1941, survived by his widow, Hannah J. Kerr, and several nieces and nephews. The widow’s application for appointment as administratrix on the estate was opposed by the nieces and nephews. From an order denying the application, the widow obtained this writ of error.

If normal relations between husband and wife exist at the time of the death of one of the consorts, the surviving spouse is entitled to be preferred in the administration *733of the estate of the deceased spouse. Code of 1919, sec. 5360. Three statutes (Code of 1919,…