Succession of Taylor

This case presents a question as to the construction of the Act of the Legislature, approved March 17th, 1852, and entitled “ an Act to provide a homestead for the widows and children of deceased persons.”

The fund in contest proposed to be distributed, arises from the sale of property owned and possessed by the intestate, prior to the passage of the act.

The widow, who is administratrix of the succession, proposes to distribute one thousand dollars of said fund to herself and the minor children, in virtue of this act of the Legislature. If her claim is allowed, it leaves $26 15 to be…