Fischer v. Mills

This is an action in equity for partition of real estate. Jacob Fischer departed this life testate on December 17, 1954. He was the owner of four farms, comprising about 430 acres, in Calhoun County, and three town properties in Rockwell City. Under his will he left one third of his real estate to his wife; Gertrude. Gertrude Fischer departed this life testate on December 19, 1954. She bequeathed $1 to Laura Jane Fischer, a minor granddaughter, adding: “as I feel that her father had received his share of my property.” Laura Jane was the only child of Jacob Fischer, Jr., who predeceased his…