170 P. 609 | Cal. | 1918
A proceeding for the revocation of probate of the will of Orrin Henry Plumb was dismissed by the court. The contestants appeal from the order of dismissal.
The respondents insist that no appeal lies from such order. But the contrary has been decided in Mahoney v. Superior Court,
No bill of exceptions or reporter's transcript is included in the record. The appeal must, therefore, be considered on the judgment-roll, or on the papers which, in a probate proceeding, correspond to the judgment-roll. (See In re Ryer,
If this order were to be construed as showing that the only ground for dismissing the contest was the failure to issue a citation to the administrator, or to Sarah L. Woods, there might be much force in the appellants' contention that the necessity of a citation to these parties was obviated by their voluntary appearance. (Estate of Ricks,
The order is affirmed.
Shaw, J., and Richards, J., pro tem., concurred.