Clark v. Oxner

This is a proceeding in the nature of an action to determine heirship, under section 1664 of the Code of Civil Procedure, in the matter of the estate of Charles M. Belshaw, deceased, who died on November 23, 1919. A testamentary disposition of all his property to his first wife having failed because of her death before his own, his estate is to be distributed according to the rules of succession applicable to cases of intestacy.

Mortimer W. Belshaw, decedent’s father, died April 28, 1898, and his estate was distributed one-half to his wife, Jane E. Belshaw, and one-half to decedent. Jane E.…