Tebow v. Dougherty

This action was instituted by the respondent, in the circuit court of Nodaway county, against the appellants, seeking to quiet title and to ascertain and determine the rights and interest of the parties to the land in controversy, which necessitates the construction of the last will and testament of William W. Dougherty, deceased.

The pleadings were in proper form, and the cause was tried and submitted to the court upon the following agreed statement of facts:

First. That on the 30th day of May, 1876, William W. Dougherty, a citizen of Nodaway county, duly made and executed as his last will and…