Faller v. Faller

This case concerns the validity and effect of a separation agreement and a release of dower executed by Charles S. Faller as husband and Olive B. Faller as wife. The principal question presented by the appeal is whether the surviving widow is barred from claiming a dower in the lands and a share of the personal estate of her deceased husband.

The agreement and release were made on May 19, 1961. The husband died on June 8, 1965 leaving a last will and testament in which he made no provision for his wife. Under the terms of the agreement, the husband and his wife agreed to convey to a son…