Bemis v. Conley

In 1867 certain lands, including that here .in controversy, were conveyed by deed to Jane Conley and her two sons, William E. and John. September 15, 1868, William E. and his wife conveyed these lands to his sister Margaret Coulev. Margaret and John were in possession. In August, 1877, plaintiff brought suit in ejectment to recover her dower interest as the widow of John Conley, who died January 21, 1869. This suit was tried, and judgment rendered in her favor November 28, 1879. Defendants took a new trial under the statute, and judgment was again rendered in her favor in May, 1881. *618Margaret…