Decker v. American University

Plaintiff brought an action in equity wherein he, as guardian of the property of Augusta Decker, sought a decree declaring the will of Gertrude M. Decker, deceased, invalid as to three fourths of the estate left by said decedent after payment of debts, by reason of the provisions of section 11848 of the 1939 Code of Iowa. Plaintiff in his petition further pleaded that it be decreed that the executors of the will of Gertrude M. Decker be directed to pay over to the plaintiff three fourths of the net estate coming into their hands. Certain of the defendants filed a motion seeking to have the…