Succession of Smith

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Bermudez, C. J.

The only question presented is, whether the Public Administrator can be appointed to administer this succession.

G. L. Smith, who was domiciled in Arkansas, died there, leaving no will, owning property in that State and personal effects in Louisiana.

Parties claiming to be the sole heirs of Smith oppose the application, on the ground that there is no necessity for an administration; that the heirs, are represented in this State and are in possession of the property left by the deceased therein ; that the estate in Arkansas is under the…