Anderson v. Gifft

This is a partition suit, the principal issue being the interpretation of a will to determine the persons to whom title to the real estate passed thereunder, and consequently, the share of ownership. Two suits were commenced, one by appellant and one by certain appellees, but the suits were consolidated for trial and decision by the trial court. The plaintiff in the first suit, Frances Anderson (appellant), is hereinafter designated as plaintiff. Plaintiff claimed that the widow under the will acquired a fee-simple title. The defense is a contrary interpretation of the will.

The court held…