Estate of Franke v. Wiegand
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from'Dubuque District Court. — Hon. J. L. Hus-ted, Judge. Proceeding in probate by the widow of the decedent for the allotment of her share in the estate. An answer to her application was filed, to which she demurred. The demurrer was overruled. She elected to stand upon it. Judgment dismissing her application at her cost, was rendered, and she appeals.—
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
1 *7062 *705-The facts admitted by the pleadings, are substantially as follows: The applicant, Anna M. Franke, is the widow of Frederick H. Franke, who died testate, in January, 1888. It appears that his will was admitted to probate, that administration of the estate was granted, and that it is closed. The estate included a homestead and other real estate in the city of Dubuque, and personal property. The will contained the following provisions: “(2) I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Anna Maria Franke, all my real estate, personal property, moneys, and credits, to be used by her for- her…
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