Somerville v. Somerville

In 'October, 1932, John C. Somerville, the decedent named in this case, resided in Aberdeen. He was a widower more than 70 years of age, and possessed of considerable means in both real and personal property.

At the above-named date, Mary Dell, the petitioner herein, resided on a farm near Aberdeen. She was a widow past 60 years of age, and owned a fann of 240 acres of land, and some personal property. These parties decided to marry, and for the purpose of making a property settlement before marriage they went to the office of a lawyer in Aberdeen on the 23d day of October, 1932, where…