Moore v. Gordon

The opinion of the court was delivered by .

Swayze, J.

This is a bill for dower. The complainant’s husband died testate seized of lands in this state and she is entitled to dower unless her right has been in some way barred. We think it neces*151sary to consider one defence only. The decedent’s will provided as follows, so far as is material to the present case:

“Third—I give to my wife and my two children, William and Muriel Moore, the use of my house and premises in which I now reside, known as No.-lOl Waldo Avenue, Jersey City, as a residence until the same is sold. On the sale of said premises…