Drake v. Knouff

This action which was instituted in Miami county involves the construction of the will of Daniel Drake, for the purpose of determining the character of the title to certain lands devised by that will. The portions of the will and codicil essential to a consideration of the question presented are as follows:

Item I of the will: “I give and devise to my beloved wife Susan Drake, the eighty (80) acres of land on which we now reside * * # for and during her natural life * * *. At the death of my said wife, I give and devise said eighty (80) acres of land to my son Thomas L. Drake, in fee simple #…