In re the Construction of the Will of Tourneau

William T. Collins, S.

In the absence of a demonstration of prejudice to any of the parties herein there appears to be no reason why the widow may not withdraw her notice of election filed herein. No determination as to the rights of the parties has been based on the notice of election and no decree settling the account has been entered. In any event it is clear that the widow forfeited her right to any election by the antenuptial agreement and by the provisions made pursuant thereto by the testator for her benefit which exceed the amounts required by the agreeement.

The decision of the above…