Risser v. Ayers

The complainants in a suit for partition have appealed from a decree dismissing their bill.

N. J. Risser died on August 12, 1906, leaving surviving him his widow, Magdaline Risser, and four children, — Edward A. Risser, Katie Tyner, Amelia Risser and Barbara Schertz. He left a will which was admitted to probate, the material parts of which are as follows:

“First — It is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be fully paid.

“Second — I give and bequeath to Magdaline Risser, my wife, $200 each year as long as she may live, and also the free use of the home property, lots three (3),…