Walker v. Deppe

Action in 'partition. On August 30, 1920, John H. Newport, a widower, deeded certain real estate to his daughters Catherine and Hazel Newport, reserving a life estate. Thereafter Catherine married one Deppe, and Hazel maiTied Baymond J. Walker. Hazel died July 2, 1926, survived by her husband and two daughters, Mary Catherine and Loretta Jane Walker. The daughters are the plaintiffs in this action. John H. Newport died May 2, 1934.

In substance the petition alleges that John H. Newport conveyed the property to Hazel and Catherine as tenants in common, and.that on the death of Hazel, intestate,…