Barden v. Overmeyer

A deed of conveyance to Joseph and Susannah Bumbarger, husband and wife, contained a recital as follows: “It is expressly declared and understood that this deed is made to the grantees in joint tenancy, and to the survivor of them. It is further understood that in case of the death of Susannah Bumbarger, her children are to inherit her interest.”

The deed was executed in 1864, and said Susannah died in 1872, leaving her said husband, her sons John and William, her daughter Lucinda Barden, and her granddaughter Jane Hill, surviving as her heirs at law.

In 1881 said Joseph died testate, and by…