Johns v. Johns

This proceeding was commenced by Rachel Johns, widow of Joseph B. Johns, deceased, against Jacob B. Johns, Benjamin F. Johns, Duloena Johns and Surepta Emmert, for the partition of one-half of a fractional quarter section of land in Boone county, the said Jacob and Benjamin being the children, and the said Bulcena and Surepta being the grandchildren, of the said Joseph B. Johns.

The said Jacob and Benjamin, after answering in general denial, set up, by way of cross complaint, that, they were the owners of the land, of which partition was demanded, subject to a life-estate in one-third thereof…