There are special or temporary administrators appointed, according to the circumstances of the case, and the need therefor. In the case of an infant named as executor in a will, an administrator is appointed to serve until the infant has obtained his majority.33 An appointment may be made when the executor or administrator is absent from the jurisdiction.34 Likewise an administrator may be appointed specially to take care of the estate when there is a contest over the validity of the will or the right to administer. When the condition that has caused the appointment of such a special administrator has been removed, as the infant attains majority, the absent executor returning to administer, terminates the special administrator's rights. His services are no longer required.35

31 Clemens vs. Walker, 40 Ala., 180; Brattle vs. Converse, 1 Rott (Conn.), 174; Chamberlain's App., 70 Conn., 363, 41 L. R. A., 264.

32 Postal vs. Kraps, 23 Ind. App., 101; Owen vs. Ward, 127

Mich., 893. 33 State vs. Guinotte, 156 Mo., 513, 50 L. R. A., 787. 34 State vs. Guinotte, 156 Mo., 513, 50 L. R. A, 787.