Mobley v. Estate of Parker

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The Probate Court of Pope County, Arkansas denied the petition of appellant to bar the dower interest of the widow of Parker Parker, deceased. On appeal it is argued that the trial court improperly allowed a dower interest to the widow pursuant to statutes which had been declared unconstitutional. It is our opinion that the trial court correctly and timely interpreted the law as applied to the facts in this case.

Parker Parker died on November 6, 1976. The widow attempted to probate a will which was declared invalid by the trial court. The trial court’s decision was…