Shearn v. Shearn

Although this is an action in partition, the sole question presented by this review is dependent upon the interpretation to be placed upon the language of Section 10504-55, General Code.

Alice Hall Shearn died testate, seized of two parcels of real estate. By the terms of her will, parcel one was devised to her surviving consort, Henry Shearn, the plaintiff herein, for life. At his death the remainder over was ordered to be sold and the proceeds of sale divided in certain definite proportions among six named devisees. Parcel two was devised absolutely to Mary Conley Leavengood. Within proper…