Walters v. Lewis

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The Washington County Chancery Court dismissed appellants’ complaint wherein they sought to have the estate of the decedent, Walter G. Walters, recovered and partitioned for their benefit as widow and sole surviving child.

Maria Walters, as widow, and Cristina Walters, as only surviving child of Walter G. Walters argue three points on appeal. First, they allege the chancellor erred in applying Ark. Stat. Ann. § 62-2902.1 to the facts of this case. Second, they contend that the court erred in finding the above statute barred their claim even if it was applicable. Third,…