Clark's Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Simpson,

Appellant, who is the widow of testator, elected to take against his will. The court below struck off the election, because of an antenuptial agreement entered into by the parties on the day of their marriage. This agreement was held valid, and, from the decree of distribution made in accordance with its terms, the present appeal was taken.

The agreement provides that each of the parties to it “shall have, hold and possess only such property rights as are created and agreed upon under this antenuptial settlement; that is to say” if he dies first she “shall inherit…