Jones v. Allen

This was a proceeding in the probate court to sell land of James W. Allen, deceased, to pay his debts.

■ The petition alleges that he was, at the time of his death, the owner of two parcels of land — one parcel situate in thiB city, in Hull’s addition, and another in-some western state or territory, making a-case for the sale (f the land to pay debts, the debts being considerable and the costs of administration and the personal property very insignificant.

James W. Allen left a widow and some-minor children. Caroline M. Allen, the widow, answers the petition, and alleges that she is the widow…