In re the Estate of Stiens

Sexton, S.

Pursuant to proceedings duly had by the administrator of this estate under section 2707 of the Code to discover property withheld, Fanny Corem appeared in court on September 21, 1908, and filed an answer under section 2709 *578of the Code, admitting possession of the property in question, hut claimed the right of possession by virtue of a boarding-house keeper’s lien. The question of the court’s jurisdiction was, raised by motion to dismiss the proceeding. The motion was. denied and the evidence taken.

Upon the question of the court’s right to proceed with the examination after an answer…