Succession of Mitchell

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Bermudez, C. J.

Antoine Mitchell was murdered, in 1870. He left a widow and a minor daughter. The property, in his name, composing the community between him and his wife, was appraised at $30,644. His life was insured for $10,000 in favor of his daughter, and for $2000 for account of his wife.

His widow qualified as administratrix and as tutrix. Mitchell having left no will, his widow took possession as administratrix, and continued in such as usufructuary of his half in the community. The amounts due under the policy were paid.

She proceeded, in the…