Briegel v. Briegel

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

The City of Pittsburgh, in the exercise of the right of eminent domain, condemned land of Anthony Briegel, for which he was awarded $10,500. Briegel was married when the condemnation took place. His wife brought this bill against the city and her husband to have a portion of this fund set apart for her by virtue of her interest in lieu of her dower expectancy in the property. The award has been paid to a trustee pending the proceeding. Her husband denies her right to any part of the award, and the court below sustained his contention. The sole question before us…