In re Estate of Orwig
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pollc District Cowt. — Lawrence DeG-baff, Judge. The opinion states the case. Rebecca H. Orwig appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
Thomas G. and Mary Orwig acquired title to Lot 1 of Hubbell's. Subdivision of the northwest quarter of Lot No. 6 of Rose’s Addition to the city of Des Moines, under a deed made to them prior to January 1, 1907. In March, 1907, Mary Orwig died, leaving as her only heirs, her husband, Thomas G., and her daughter, Mabel Sweet. By operation of law, therefore, Thomas G. became owner of two thirds of the lot, and Mabel Sweet of one third thereof. On the 1st day of June of the same year, Thomas G. Orwig entered into a contract with Georgé and Mary Stanton to convey the south 42 feet of said Lot 1,…
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