McReynolds v. Anderson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court. The plaintiff seeks by this action to establish a dower right in an undivided interest in 160 acres of land. There was a decree for the plaintiff, and defendant appeals.'
1Opinion of the CourtRothrock, J.
I. The plaintiff is the widow of Solomon McReynolds, deceased. She claims that during her marriage her husband was the equitable owner of the land' in which she asserts a dower interest. It is conceded that Solomon McReynolds never had the legal title to the land. The legal title was 'vested in Madison McReynolds, the son of Solomon McReynolds. The land was conveyed by Madison McReynolds to the defendant liereiu by a deed of general warranty, during the marriage of plaintiff; and she claims that, as her husband was the complete equitable owner, and as the defendant had notice of such…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Beck v. BeckSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
3Cited by5 opinions
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- Bowman v. AndersonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1891
- Shepard v. HansonNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1900