Bennett v. Hibbert
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Louisa District Court. — Hon. D. Byan,. Judge. Proceeding to contest the validity of a last will, and testament. There was a decree for the defendants,, and the plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGranger, J.
John S. Towndrow, deceased, in his-, lifetime made his will, which was, after his .death,, admitted to probate. The plaintiff, Elizabeth S.. *156Bennett, who brings this suit, by her next friend, alleges that she is the illegitimate child of John S Towndrow, and that she was so recognized by him in his lifetime generally, notoriously, and in writing. By the will of Towndrow the plaintiff was a devisee of certain real estate in Muscatine county, in this state. The remainder of his estate, real and personal was devised and bequeathed to the defendant, Newton West Hibbert. This action is, first, to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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