Legal Opinion

Haviland v. Haviland

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided November 17, 1905PublishedCited by 23 opinions

Appeal from Webster District Court.— Hon. J, H. Richard, Judge. Action in equity to set aside a deed and to establish an interest in real property. There was a judgment for the plaintiff, from which the defendants appeal.—

1Opinion of the CourtSherwin, C. J.

A. J. Haviland and Mary C. Haviland were husband and wife. In 1886 A. J. Haviland executed a will which contained the following clauses: “ First. I order and direct that my executors hereinafter named pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently may' be. Second. After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife Mary C. Haviland all my property, real estate and personalty, wherever the same may be found, for her exclusive use and benefit during her life, and after her death and funeral expenses are paid what…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Archer v. JacobsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1904
  2. Taylor v. TaylorSupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
  3. Mack v. ProctorSupreme Court of Iowa · 1895
  4. McClain v. CapperSupreme Court of Iowa · 1896
  5. Jordan v. WoodinSupreme Court of Iowa · 1895

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3Cited by23 opinions

  1. Whitaker & Fowle v. LaneSupreme Court of Virginia · 1920
  2. Olson v. WeberSupreme Court of Iowa · 1922
  3. Atchison v. FrancisSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
  4. Lingo v. SmithSupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
  5. Hiller v. HerrickSupreme Court of Iowa · 1920

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