Adams v. . Wilson
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtClarkson, J.
Z. Y. Witberington died on 21 June, 1893, leaving a last will and testament, which was duly admitted to probate. He left one child, tbe plaintiff, Zebbie Witberington, who married J. Q. Adams, and they are tbe plaintiffs in tbis action. She was born 6 days after tbe death of her father. In tbe will of Z. Y. Witberington, be made no provision for bis unborn child, Zebbie Witberington. She was bis only child. Under C. S., 4169, she.was entitled to tbe fee-simple title to tbe property. Tbe question of dower does not arise, as Z. Y. Withering-ton’s mother owned a life estate in tbe land at tbe…
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