Spinning v. Spinning

Van Fleet, V. C.

The only question in dispute in this case is whether a widow, who remains in the house of her husband after his death until dower is assigned, is, while so in possession, subject to the duties of a tenant for life ; that is, bound to keep down the interest on encumbrances, to pay ordinary taxes, and to make necessary annual repairs ? It is well settled that these burdens must be borne by a life tenant. 1 Washb. Real Prop. p. 96 §§ 25, 25 a, p. 115 § 31; 1 Story’s Eq. Jur. § 488. And a tenant in dower, like other life tenants, is subject to them. 4 Kent’s Com. 75; 2 Scrib. on…