Marshall v. Reed

Sophronia Marshall is the widow of Joseph Marshall. By antenuptial agreement, dated January 3, 1917 (that being the day of marriage), it was provided that, if Sophronia outlived Joseph, she should be paid $10,000 and have the homestead and household goods, in full settlement of any and all rights, dower interest or otherwise in Mr. Marshall’s estate, but should! have an interest in property accumulated during the marriage. At that time the parties were well along in years. At the time of the marriage Mr. Marshall owned two parcels of land besides the homestead. March 20, 1920, he sold one of…