Trier v. Singmaster
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Washington District Court. — John F. Talbott, Judge. The plaintiff is the illegitimate child, of one Thomas Singmaster, and brings this action to establish her right to participate in his estate, and for partition. Decree for the plaintiff in the court below. Defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, J.
1. Bastards: paternity: general and notorious recognition: subsequent denials: effect. Thomas Singmiaster died December 31, 1915, intestate. He was a married man at the time of his death, and left surviving him the defendant Katharine Sing-master, his wife, and the other defendants, his children. He was possessed of a large estate in lands. This action is brought to partition these lands. The plaintiff alleges that she is an illegitimate daughter, and as such, is entitled to an undivided interest in his estate. She claims that deceased recognized her as such, and that such recognition was…
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