Sampson v. Sampson

1. The ajlegations of the caveat that the applicant was not “mentally or temperamentally able to perform the duties of administratrix . . or to perform the same in fairness to the four heirs at law who are her stepchildren,” were insufficient to show that the applicant was not of sound mind so as to be ineligible to appointment as administratrix. Penal Code (1910), § 33.

2. Upon the death of the husband intestate, his widow, if she is of sound mind and laboring under no disability, is entitled, to the exclusion of all others, to appointment as administratrix of his estate. Civil Code (1910), §…