Voris v. West
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Clarice District Court. — EL K. Evans, Judge. Controversy to determine whether certain land, claimed to be a homestead, is exempt from the debts of an heir. Decree for the defendants in the district court, holding the property liable for the payment of the debts. Plaintiffs appeal. —
1Opinion of the CourtGaynor, C. J.
Homestead : rights of heirs : liability of homestead for antecedent debts of issue. On the 4th day of April, 1913, Samuel Walker departed this life, testate. His will provided:
1st. For the payment of his debts.
2d. “I bequeath to my wife, Elizabeth Adaline Walker, all my property, both real and personal, for her sole use and benefit during her lifetime.”
3d. “I direct that the remainder of my estate be divided, share and share alike, between my six children, James H. Walker, Sarah C. Walker, Samantha A. Hines, Ola Powell, Clara J. Black and John S. Walker.”
4th. Nominates an executor.
This will…
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