Speer v. Speer

Crawford, Justice.

The issue made by the record in this case is as to the right of the wife to dower in the real estate of the husband.

The questions in controversy involve the construction of the will of John A. Speer, deceased, and whether the widow, after having accepted the testamentary provision made for her, is still entitled to dower.

Dower is that legal right which the wife has to one-third of the lands of which her husband dies seized and possessed, or to which he obtained title in her right. This right is absolute and unconditional, and can not be defeated except by the act of the wife…