Elder v. Bales

Per Curiam :

This case was before us as Bales et al. v. Elder et al. 118 Ill. 436, and a construction was then given the second section of the Statute of Descents, which established the right of appellees here to participate as heirs of Hiram Walker, deceased, in the distribution of his estate. The only question presented on this appeal, and which counsel contend was not determined and settled by the former opinion, is, what share or portion do appellees, descendants and heirs-at-law of Hampton D. Bales, the illegitimate son of the mother of said Hiram Walker, deceased, take in his estate.

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