Legal Opinion
Hiers v. Striplin
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided January 15, 1954No. 18444PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Worrill, Justice.
“Where property is set apart as a year’s support for the benefit of the widow alone, she shall thereafter own the same in fee, without restriction as to use, encumbrance or disposition.” Ga. L. 1937, p. 861; Code (Ann. Supp.) § 113-1023. Title to property so set apart to the widow alone vests absolutely in her (Code § 113-1006; Smith v. Smith, 187 Ga. 743, 745, 2 S. E. 2d 417), and her right to a year’s support survives her death. Smith v. Sanders, 208 Ga. 405 (67 S. E. 2d 229).
Counsel for the plaintiff in error recognizes the above principles, but insists that a.widow can…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Smith v. SmithSupreme Court of Georgia · 1939
- Walden v. WaldenSupreme Court of Georgia · 1940
- Smith v. SandersSupreme Court of Georgia · 1951
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