Frahm v. Seaman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Seott District Court. — A. P, Barker, Judge. Action in equity to establish and confirm plaintiff’s alleged interest in certain real property. Petition dismissed, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
1. Descent and DISTRIBUTION 5 surviving spouse: dower and curtesy: judicial sale. The undisputed facts, so far as material upon this appeal, are as follows: On January 4, 1897, Catherine Frahm, owner in fee of the property in question, died testate. By the terms of the will, which was duly probated, the testatrix devised this property to the plaintiff for life, with remainer over to such of his children as should live to reach the age of 21 years. Soon thereafter, plaintiff mortgaged his right and interest so acquired, to secure the payment of an indebtedness to one Suhr. In the year 1900,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Williams v. WescottSupreme Court of Iowa · 1889
- Folwell v. FolwellNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1903
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