GARRETT v. CHAPMAN


449 P.2d 856 (1969)

In the matter of the Estate of Colette G. Chapman, Deceased. Brent G. GARRETT, a Minor, by First National Bank of Oregon, Guardian of His Estate, Appellant, v. Robert R. CHAPMAN, and All Other Persons Unnamed or Unknown, Having or Claiming Any Interest in the Estate of Colette G. Chapman, Deceased, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, Department 2.

Decided January 29, 1969.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Cleveland C. Cory, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Charles J. McMurchie and Phillip D. Chadsey, Portland.

Gordon M. MacLaren, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

Before PERRY, C.J., and SLOAN, GOODWIN, HOLMAN and MENGLER, JJ.


HOLMAN, Justice.

This is a proceeding for a determination of the heirs of Colette G. Chapman who died intestate while a resident of this state. Defendant Robert R. Chapman was appointed administrator of decedent's estate pursuant to a petition which alleged that he was the husband and that Brent G. Garrett was the son of decedent. Thereafter, plaintiff, the guardian of Brent, brought this proceeding contending that Brent was the sole heir of decedent and that defendant...

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