Succession of Patterson

FOURNET, Justice.

We previously had this case for consideration on a motion to dismiss. 188 La. 113, 175 So. 820. The case is now before us on the merits and presents for our determination: (1) The legal status of a purported will and the appointment of a dative testamentary executor in connection therewith; and (2) whether an administration of the succession of the deceased is necessary, and, if so, the selection of an administrator.

In order to properly present the issues of this case, it is necessary to give the history thereof which is, briefly, as follows : Mrs. Gertrude P. Patterson died…