In Re Ward's Estate

The probate proceeding in which appellant's claim was filed originated in the district court by virtue of § 16-312, N.M.Sts. 1941, which is as follows: "In addition to their existing jurisdiction the district courts of this state shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the probate courts in each county within their respective districts as to all matters heretofore within the exclusive jurisdiction of said probate courts."

The appellant filed therein a claim against the estate of James D. Ward, deceased, and Sadie Ward (the administratrix) individually, asserting that the deceased employed him…