Legal Opinion
Henkel v. Henkel
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 14, 1937No. Docket No. 28, Calendar No. 39,479PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPotter, J.
Plaintiffs filed a bill for partition of real estate in Grosse Pointe Park village, Wayne county. Robert Henkel devised to his wife, Athene, a life estate therein and, upon her death, the fee to Athene H. Pitt, his daughter, and Robert C. P. Henkel and Fredrec Y. Henkel, his sons, share, and share alike. Robert Henkel died and his will was duly admitted to probate and after the death of his widow, Athene, this suit was brought, and, pending suit, Mrs. Pitt conveyed her interest to Fredrec Y. Henkel. Defendants, by way of cross-bill, object to partition by sale; charge Fredrec Y. Henkel with…
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