Allen v. Bland

Prior to February 18th, 1868, William F. Allen died testate, the owner of certain real estate situate in Sullivan county. By his last will, he devised one-lialf of the real estate to his widow, Milley A. Allen, in fee, in lieu of her interest in his estate, and one-lialf to his son, James F. Allen, in fee. James F. died, leaving surviving him as his only children and descendants the appellants, William R. and Caroline M. Allen.

The widow of the testator intermarried with the appellee, Richard A. Bland. After the death of James and marriage of the widow of the testator, Mrs. Bland brought suit…