Succession of Coco

On Rehearing.

We granted a rehearing in this case on the application of A. Blumes Coco, and, in order to discuss the issues raised, it is necessary to give a brief chronological statement of the facts:

Albert Dominique Coco died intestate on July 2, 1935, leaving as his sole heirs at law two brothers, Lestan L. Coco and Jules A. Coco, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Coco Bordelon and Mrs. Eliza Coco Woodruff. On July 5, 1935, Lestan L. Coco (now deceased) applied to be appointed administrator of the succession and at the same time prayed to be appointed administrator ad interim. On the same day,…