Paulson v. Paulson
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the Court
Sager, J.-
On January 8, 1915, Andrew and Clarence, sons of Claus Paulson, purchased the lot in controversy as a burial place for their father. The deed conveyed only the right “to use and occupy the following described premises in said Cemetery, as a place of burial for the dead * * ’ ’ Claus was buried in the southwest corner of the lot. Clarence died in 1932 and was buried in the northwest corner. Upon the death of Clarence, his widow (plaintiff) inherited one half of his one-half interest; and Hilma, wife of Claus and mother of the grantees, the other one half of such interest. Hilma…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- State Ex Rel. Fletcher v. Southern Surety Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1937
3Cited by3 opinions
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- In Re Estate of ShumakerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1943
- Shafer v. Henry County Soldiers & Sailors Memorial HospitalSupreme Court of Iowa · 1943