Karolussen v. Christianson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Story District Court. — H. E. Fry, Judge. Defendant appeals from the judgment of the court below, construing the will of Christian L. Karolussen (who died October 2, 1909), so as to give his surviving widow, to whom he bequeathed a life estate in his property, the right to sell so much thereof as may be necessary for her support and maintenance.
1Opinion of the CourtStevens, J.
The following paragraphs of the will in question are material and necessary to a proper disposition of the appeal:
1. Appead and beroe : dismissal because of loss of interest. “Second. I give, devise, and' bequeath to my beloved wife, Anna. M. Karolussen, the use, rents, income, and control of all my property, of every' kind and nature, of which I may die seized, or be in any manner entitled to, she to have the income and control of the same during the period of her natural life (and if necessary for her com*745fortable care and support, she may use so much of the principal of property, over and…
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