Hilliard v. Colclazier

Paul E. Walton died intestate in the state of New Mexico leaving assets in both New Mexico and Colorado. At the time of death, decedent’s domicile was in the State of New Mexico. Letters of administration were issued to defendant in error Colclazier in New Mexico, and to plaintiff in error Hilliard in Colorado in ancillary-proceedings. The only claim filed against the estate in Colorado was a claim of the fifth class of Dr. L. W. Lee, and the time has now expired for the filing of further claims. Considered separately, there are sufficient assets in Colorado, if available for the payment of…