Estate of Partridge

This is an application to compel the administrator to include in his inventory certain bonds—“Sacramento County Bonds”—alleged to belong to the estate of Peter G. Partridge, deceased. The administrator makes response that the reason of his omission was and is that John Partridge, nephew of deceased testator and son of Patrick M. Partridge, the sole devisee and legatee under the will of Peter G., asserted title to the lands, which title was recognized by the disinherited only son of deceased testator, Louis *211 Partridge, now deceased, whose surviving widow is the moving party in this proceeding. The agreement between Louis and John was in writing. There were only two persons interested in the subject matter at that time, Louis, the disinherited child, and Patrick M., resident in Canada, who was the universal devisee and legatee. Between these two a settlement was made outside of court, and without opposition the will was admitted to probate. Thereafter the controversy between Louis and John about the ownership of the bonds was apparently adjusted. In this hearing the administrator stood aside, as a “neutral” spectator, professing willingness to submit to any order the court might…