Van Vleck v. Anderson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Plymouth 'District Court.— HoN. JohN E. Olivee, Judge. ActioN in equity to construe a will. The defendants pleaded in abatement another action pending. On trial the plea was sustained, and from a judgment dismissing his petition, and for costs, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBishop, J.
Tbis action was commenced on December 16, 1905. Tbe plaintiff and the defendant Charlena Anderson are brother and sister, children of ionisa Yan Yleck. The other defendants are the two sons of Charlena, both of whom have attained to the age of majority. The petition alleges the death of Louisa Yan Yleck in the year 1897, and that she died testate and seised of certain real estate described and some personal property. The instrument of will is set forth, and the probate thereof in the district court of Plymouth county alleged. The will bears date January, 1878, and according thereto one-half…
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