Griffee v. Griffee

This case involves the question of awarding a widow’s allowance under the statute. Plaintiff in error, claimant, is the widow of decedent, Charles F. Griffee. On the day of their marriage, shortly before the ceremony, she and Griffee entered into a written contract whereby she allegedly waived any claim or right to such an allowance. Both county and district courts held that Mrs. Griffee had waived her rights in that respect and denied the claim. She seeks reversal on a writ of error.

The parties were married March 16, 1915. Each had considerable property in his and her name, respectively, and…