Johnson v. Hilton

John William Hilton departed this life in Warren County, Mississippi, September 20, 1938, leaving as his only heir at law his widow Mrs. Nora V. Hilton. Letters of administration issued to her on his estate October 26, 1938. It is claimed by appellant that there was then a will of decedent on file with the chancery clerk. There is confusion in the record as to just what were the facts in that regard, but in view of the conclusion we have reached on the issues now presented to us by this record, the question is not material.

Mrs. Hilton, as administratrix, gave notice to creditors and proceeded…