Shaw v. Shaw
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Maha&lm District Court. — IIon. W. G. Clements,. Judge. Action for interpretation of a will, brought by tbe widow of the testator, who is executrix and devisee and legatee thereunder. Decree was rendered against the claim of the plaintiff, and she appeals. —
1Opinion of the CourtGiven, C. J.
The will provides as follows: “First. All my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first fully paid. Second. I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to my beloved wife, Celestia Jane Shaw, to have and to hold to her, my said wife, so long as she remain my widow; then two-thirds of what is left to go to my heirs, to be equally *194divided. Third. Except five dollars to go to each of my heirs, also enough to make the rest equal to the two oldest; this is to be paid as they become of age.” Plaintiff prays “that the said will be…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Law v. DouglassSupreme Court of Iowa · 1899
- In re Will of BurbankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1886
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