Carey v. Carey

The bill in this cause was filed in behalf of Margaret and Marjorie Carey, infants of the age of six years, to assert and establish property rights in the estate of their deceased father, F. M. Carey. The chancellor dismissed the bill upon the answers of the defendants, the widow, and the executors and devisees named in the will of F. M. Carey. The facts were stipulated.

By proper assignments of error it is contended that the complainants are entitled to an interest in the exempt personalty of the estate, and to homestead rights; and also that the father’s obligation to support and maintain…