Van Horn v. Mercer
Indiana Court of Appeals
. Erom Allen Circuit Court; E. O’Rourke, Judge. Suit by Eobert Mercer, guardian of Phoebe C. Van Horn, against James Van Horn and others for breach of contract to support ward, and to set aside a deed of conveyance. Erom a judgment for plaintiff, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtEobihsom, J.
April 3, 1893, William Van Horn executed his will, devising to his wife Phoebe O. Van Horn all his real and personal property, giving her the “absolute sole control and management” of all his estate “so long as she may live, or remain my widow.” His will was admitted to probate, September 11, 1899. March 23, 1898, William Van Horn and Phoebe O. Van Horn, “in consideration of $800, to them paid by James Van Horn and Emma Van Horn, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do grant, bargain, sell, and convey to the said James Van Horn and Emma Van Horn, their heirs and assigns forever, the…
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