Melvin v. Lawrence

This is.the second appearance of this ease in-this court. The former appeal was disposed of on a question of pleading. Melvin v. Melvin, 198 Iowa 1283. By reason of the death of -M. E. Melvin, the husband, only issues Meeting property are involved. That issues of this character may be determined after' the death of the husband, see Dennis v. Harris, 179 Iowa 121.

The -petition is based upon Subdivision 5, and perhaps Subdivision 2, Section 4091, Code .of 1897 (Section 12787, Code of 1924). The claim of appellant is that both she and her husband were nonresidents of the state of Iowa, and were…