Supreme Court of Colorado December 22, 1969, 22474 (Barlow v. Barlow)

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Mr. Justice Groves

delivered the opinion of the Court.

Arthur N. Barlow died intestate on April 26, 1962, leaving an estate of substantial size. The probate court determined that Arthur E. Barlow had become his adopted son under the “principle of equitable adoption” and, therefore, was his sole and only heir.