Cravens v. Cravens

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SHRIYER, J.

The issue in this case is which of the two parties is entitled to appointment as administrator of the estate of Hendricks C. Cravens, who died intestate in Fentress County on May 12, 1964. The appellant, Stella Cravens, is the widow, while the appellee, Clurie Boyd Cravens, is a son of the deceased.

On May 16, 1964, the son obtained letters of administration in the County Court of Fentress County. This was done without the widow’s prior knowledge or approval. On May 19th, 1964 Mrs. Cravens filed a petition in the County Court asking that she be appointed and that the appointment of…