Jenkins v. Compton

This was an action of partition. Runion Compton died testate, the owner of the real estate described in the complaint.

So much of the last will and testament as is material in the decision of this case reads as follows:

“First. I will and bequeath that my funeral expenses and just debts be first paid out of my estate.

“Third. That after the payment of my said debts, if there shall be any, I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, Harriet E. Compton, all my real estate and personal property *118for her maintenance and the maintenance of my four beloved children, Bertha, Guy Ora, Ersa Frances, and Ida…