Crane v. Howard

In these cases the same parties are involved directly or indirectly, and in both cases the same subject-matter is involved; to wit: The Estate of H. O. Crane, deceased.

H. O. Crane died testate; he was survived by his wife, Birdie Crane, and two children by a prior marriage, a daughter, Frankie M. Day, and a son, Virgil Crane. In his will there was bequest of certain property and a sum of money to his wife, Birdie Crane. The will contained this provision:

“That in the event the said Birdie Crane protests or objects in any way to this devise and bequest, I then direct that she be limited to the…