Baxter v. Baxter

On December 7, 1887, William Baxter and the defendant, Elizabeth Baxter, were married, the defendant then being seventeen years of age. By deed recorded May 1, 1888, William Baxter took title to the premises described in the complaint. William Baxter and his wife, Elizabeth, thereafter resided thereon until the death of William Baxter in 1914. The plaintiff, a son of William and Elizabeth, was born in December, 1890. William Baxter having died intestate, the plaintiff claims to be the sole owner of the premises as heir-at-law of his father, subject to his mother’s right of dower. The…