Haynie v. Dickens

Plaintiff in error, as widow of W. D. Haynie, deceased, claims dower in the lands described in the petition. The answer admits the seizin of the husband during coverture, but claims the land was sold during his life-time on execution as his property, and under that sale defendant in error acquired the title and possession long prior to his death. It is not claimed plaintiff in error ever released her dower, but the defense relied on is, her right is barred by the provision made for her by her husband in his will.

That clause of the will bearing on the question involved is as follows: “ I…