Williams v. Williams
Supreme Court of Georgia
Application for administration — appeal. Before Judge Brinson. Richmond superior court. October 25, 1900. To an application for administration, which stated that the person on whose estate administration was sought had died in another State, “leaving real estate” in the county in which the application was made, there was a caveat stating that the caveators “ are concerned in the subject-matter ” of the application, but not indicating the nature of their interest in the…
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Application for administration — appeal. Before Judge Brinson. Richmond superior court. October 25, 1900. To an application for administration, which stated that the person on whose estate administration was sought had died in another State, “leaving real estate” in the county in which the application was made, there was a caveat stating that the caveators “ are concerned in the subject-matter ” of the application, but not indicating the nature of their interest in the subject-matter, and setting up, among other grounds of objection, that the decedent left no property in this State. When the…
1Opinion of the CourtLittle, J.
In order for one to be heard in a proceeding before the ordinary for the appointment of an administrator of the estate of a deceased person, he must show that he has an interest in the choice of administrator, either as heir or creditor of the deceased. Augusta R. Co. v. Peacock, 56 Ga. 146. A claim to own the property named in the petition for administration is not sufficient; some interest on the part of the objector in the assets and their distribution must appear. Judgment affirmed.
All the Justices concurring. Salem Butcher, for plaintiffs in error. F. T. & J. B. Lockhart, contra.
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