Jourdan v. Patterson

Plaintiff and one Joseph Jonrdan were married March 22, 1887. He died December 28, 1891. At-the time of his marriage he was in possession of the real estate in which the plaintiff now seeks to recover dower. Four days before the marriage, he made, signed, and acknowledged a deed so his son, Pearley Jonrdan, which was not recorded until after his death. Defendants were in possession under Pearley Jonrdan. If the execution became complete by delivery before the marriage, plaintiff is not entitled to dower. If the execution failed by nondelivery until after the marriage, she is entitled to…