In Re Estate of Grassman

The county court adjudged that an antenuptial promise of Wade W. Grassman, surviving husband of Katherine Kent Grassman, was not binding. The court also granted Wade’s application for statutory allowances. On appeal the district court rendered a judgment identical with that of the county court, and the executrix has appealed. The issues are related to the antenuptial promise; allowances in lieu of homestead and for maintenance; and the award of wearing apparel, ornaments, and household furniture of the deceased.

Wade and Katherine, acquaintances since childhood, began keeping company in 1948…