Detroit Trust Co. v. Baker

The questions presented on this record are:(1) Is the antenuptial agreement binding on defendant?(2) Is she entitled to dower in the real estate of which her husband died seized?(3) Is she entitled to dower in the real estate sold by her husband after marriage on land contract?(4) What interest has she in the personalty?

I answer these in the order stated.

1. I concur with Mr. Justice Wiest in holding that the antenuptial agreement is binding upon her.

2. This agreement bars her right to recover dower in real estate owned by him at his death.

3. For a good and sufficient consideration she…