Orton v. Orton

The appellants and all of the respondents except Lina Orton, are heirs at law of Henry T. Orton, deceased, and legatees under his last will and testament. Lina Orton is his widów.

By his will the said Henry T. Orton gives to his wife, Lina Orton, in lieu of dower $25,000. He also gives her the use of his dwelling-house, with the buildings and lands adjoining, during her natural life. He also gives her, absolutely, all his farming utensils, household furniture and stoves. He then disposes, by devise, of' certain real estate which he had in the State of Connecticut, and gives legacies of various…