Legal Opinion
In Re Estate of Clemens
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided December 13, 1938No. 44513PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
The facts in this case are not in dispute. It is the interpretation of the law that has resulted in the controversy.
Lynn V. Clemens was married to Edna Belle Bingaman and they had one child, Isabelle Clemens. In 1913 they were divorced. The decree awarded the wife the sum 'of $500 as permanent alimony for the support of herself and minor child. Clemens thereafter married Faye Clemens, and they had one child, Lynn V. Clemens, Jr., who was at the time of the hearing ten years of age.
In 1928 Faye Clemens, the second wife died. Lynn V. Clemens died on September 23, 1936.
On March 19, 1918, Lynn V.…
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