Swick v. Coleman

Nellie, the illegitimate daughter of the appellant, was legally adopted by Betsie E. German and John E. German, husband and wife, as their child. Betsie E. German was the owner, in her own right, of a farm in Knox county. She died intestate, leaving her husband and said Nellie. The title to the farm thereupon descended to Nellie, subject to the dower right of John E. German. Said John E. German re-married and became the father of two children, and died intestate. The dower interest of John E. German in the farm ceased at his death and Nellie became the sole owner thereof. Nellie sold the farm…