Hall v. Hall

Shortly before his death, J. A. Hall, who had been twice married but was childless, made his will disposing of his real estate, his household and kitchen furniture, and certain other personal estate, to various persons, mainly to his brother and nephews. But he also devised to his wife, Nellie Hall, the appellant, the farm known as the “Burton land,” and a house and lot in the village of Hailwood—which devises the will declared were not to be in lieu of- her dower in his other lands. He likewise bequeathed to her certain personal property.

At the same time, Hall executed a deed conveying the…