Rugg v. Ambrose

A solution of the question presented calls for a close consideration of the statutes prescribing election and how and when such *86shall be made. They are found in §10560 to §10575 GC, inclusive. It appears therefrom that three ways are provided; first, an election may be made in answer to a citation issued forthwith to the widow upon the will’s probate, and by the widow electing in writing within the year before the probate judge and after he shall have éxplained to her the advantages and disadvantages of her inconsistent rights; second, and election may be manifested by a written instrument…