Harwell v. Woody

Mrs. Woody is the widow of George W. Woody, who died intestate. The bulk of his estate consists of the proceeds of a life insurance policy payable to his estate of the face value of $5,000. The appraisers set apart to the widow an allowance of $1,800 payable in twelve monthly instalments of $150. None of these payments were made.

The widow filed her petition for the award of “such allowance as in view of the premises may be meet and proper”. The administrator filed an answer thereto contesting such allowance. It was agreed that the petitioner is the widow of the intestate and there is no…