Scott v. Scott
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Iowa District Court.— Hon. O. A. Byington, Judge. Action in equity to construe the provisions of a will. There was a decree in favor of defendants, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBishop, J.
J ames Scott, late of Iowa county, died testate, leaving surviving him the plaintiff, his widow, and the defendants, his brothers and sisters. By his will, he made provision for the payment of his debts, and then provided as follows: “ 3. The rest, remainder and residue of my property of every kind and nature I will, - devise and bequeath to my wife, Nancy E. Scott, to have, hold, use and enjoy during the term of her natural life, except that I will, devise and bequeath her the sum of three thousand dollars absolutely and balance to her exclusive use, benefit, be-hoof and enjoyment during the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Law v. DouglassSupreme Court of Iowa · 1899
- Spaan v. AndersonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1901
- Smith v. RunnelsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
- Doyle v. AndisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1905
- Luckey v. McCraySupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
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3Cited by13 opinions
- In Re Estate of SyversonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1948
- Atchison v. FrancisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Mohn v. MohnSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910
- Carpenter v. LothringerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1937
- Scott v. ScottSupreme Court of Iowa · 1908
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