Bowen v. Bowen

Jenkins, Presiding Justice.

1. A testator may by his will make provision for his wife in lieu of dower and twelve-months’ support. Where such provision has been made and accepted by the wife after the husband’s death, the right to a twelve-months’ support and dower will be barred. Code, §§ 113-1007, 31-110; Bass v. Douglas, 150 Ga. 678 (104 S. E. 625); Chambliss v. Bolton, 146 Ga. 735 (92 S. E. 204).

2. Ordinarily, a widow is entitled to a year’s support; and in case of testacy, in order to put the widow to an election between the provisions made in her favor in the will and her right to a…