Jenkins v. Simms

The questions involved in this appeal are of unusual interest and great practical importance, being the construction of those sections of Art. 47 of the Code of Public General Laws, title, “Inheritance,” which confer upon heirs-at-law, under certain circumstances, the right of election, and defining the mode in which that right is to he exercised.

It is said to he the first time since the enactment of the Acts to direct descents in this State, that the points now raised, have been presented for judicial decision.

*534The cause was argued orally with great ingenuity, zeal and ability by the counsel…