Keleher v. Kelly

Margaret Keleher died intestate in 1881, in Lancaster county, Nebraska, leaving children surviving her as follows: Dennis Keleher, the plaintiff; Patrick Keleher, the father of defendants Keleher; Michael Keleher, who afterwards died unmarried and intestate; and Mary Brassel, now deceased, the mother of defendants Brassel. At the time of her death Margaret Keleher owned a homestead of 80 acres of land in the same county. Administration was had of the estate the plaintiff being appointed administrator. In the administration proceedings it became necessary to sell the real estate to pay the…