Ostrander v. Preece

Is Section 10503-18, General Code, constitutional? Does it deprive the heirs of Clara H. Stoddard of their vested or property rights without due process of law? Does it establish a presumption of the order of death contrary to the facts? These are the major questions raised by plaintiffs in error and we shall consider them in their order.

To determine whether Section 10503-18, General Code, is constitutional, it is necessary for us to ascertain whether, in its enactment, the General Assembly has exceeded the limitations placed upon it by the Constitution.

The power to make laws is conferred…