Newton County v. West

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

Newton County filed a motion to have appellee, Don West, removed as administrator of the estate of Sue S. Morak because of a conflict of interest and misadministration, and have him replaced by a special administrator. The Newton County Probate Court responded by appointing a special administrator to appeal a chancery court decision adverse to the estate, but retaining West as administrator for all other purposes. Newton County appeals the decision and we affirm. Jurisdiction in this court is pursuant to Sup. Ct. R, 29(1)(c).

Dwight Davison was originally…