Wilcoxon v. Reese

Jacob Reese died in IS^, and by his last will, executed by him in 1865, which was admitted to prohate, he appointed John Derr his executor. Derr died in the lifetime of the testator, and upon the probate of the will, soon after the death of the testator, letters testamentary were granted to John Getzendanner. Why such letters *544were granted, instead of letters of administration with the will annexed, is not apparent, nor is it material in this case to inquire. Getzendanner proceeded under his letters, and completed the administration in 1873. By the will of the testator he devised certain real…