¶1 It has always been tbe practice of the court to confirm the appointments of the Probate Court, unless they are shown to be unsuitable. We do not think it appears on the evidence adduced that the appointment of Mr. Lester in the circumstances was improper.
16 R.I. 542
18 A 159
Knowles v. Lester
Decided June 29, 1889
Supreme Court of Rhode Island · decided 1889-06-29
The Probate Court of the town of Cranston, by a decree made June 9, 1888, appointed J. Erastus Lester administrator of the estate of Jonathan A. Knowles, deceased. From this decree Alden R. Knowles, son and heir at law of the intestate, appealed to this court, giving as reasons of appeal: 1. Because said Lester was not of kin to tbe deceased. 2. Because said Lester was not interested in the estate. 8. Because said Lester was an unfit person to administer. 4.
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Decided 1889-06-29
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