Estate of McReynolds
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Wapello Circuit Court. In July, 1882, Solomon McReynolds died, testate, and M. L. McReynolds and Martha W. Tracy were appointed executors of his will. His widow, Eliza McReynolds, made an application for an order of allowance for support, and the court granted the order. The executors appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtAdams, J.
1. ESTATES Of decedents: aiwidow: money installments. — I. The order made was that the executors pay Eliza McReynolds the sum of $360, and pay the same quarterly in advance. The executors object to the order % upon the alleged ground that it does not follow the statute under which alone it could have been made. Section 2375 of the Code is in these words:
“The court shall, if necessary, set off to the widow, and children under fifteen years of age, of the deceased, sufficient of his property, of such kind as it shall deem appropriate, to support them for twelve months from the time of his…
2Cited by3 opinions
- German v. HeathSupreme Court of Iowa · 1908
- Newans v. NewansSupreme Court of Iowa · 1890
- In re the Estate of RiceSupreme Court of Iowa · 1910