Legal Opinion
In Re Estate of Galvin
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided October 14, 1947No. 47059PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtMulroney, J.
The claim of Enola Galvin for $10,000 was allowed against the estate of J. A. Galvin, her deceased husband. The claim was based upon a written prenuptial contract executed on November 27, 1918, prior to tbeir marriage on the same date, providing in part as follows:
“That the said Enola Johnston hereby waives all claim or right under statute of the laws of the State of Iowa to any part or parcel of the property of the said J. A. Galvin which otherwise would inure to her benefit by reason of the marriage contract, save and except that in the event that she shall survive him she shall receive…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Huguley v. LanierSupreme Court of Georgia · 1891
- Jackson v. McKeownSupreme Court of Colorado · 1926
- Merchants National Bank v. EyreSupreme Court of Iowa · 1898
3Cited by1 opinion
- In Re the Marriage of McMorrowSupreme Court of Iowa · 1983