Legal Opinion

Alsman v. Walters

Indiana Supreme Court

Decided November 21, 1914No. 22,728PublishedCited by 32 opinions

From Sullivan Circuit Court; Charles E. Henderson, Judge. Action by William R. Walters against Hosea W. Alsman. From a judgment for plaintiff, the defendant appeals. (Transferred from tbe Appellate Court under subd. 2, §1394 Burns 1914, Acts 1901 p. 565.)

1Opinion of the CourtMorris, J.

Action by appellee against appellant, and others, to quiet title. There was a trial by the court, with special finding of facts, and conclusion of law. It is contended that the court erred in its legal conclusion. Luke Walters died testate on March 24, 1865. His will, was executed on March 7, 1865. The second item makes certain provisions for the widow. The third item reads as follows:

“I give and bequeath to my son, Francis M. Walters, during his natural life and after his death to his children surviving him in fee simple the following tract of land in the county and state aforesaid to wit:…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Fowler v. DuhmeIndiana Supreme Court · 1896
  2. Heilman v. HeilmanIndiana Supreme Court · 1891
  3. Harris v. CarpenterIndiana Supreme Court · 1887
  4. Hoover v. HooverIndiana Supreme Court · 1888
  5. Rumsey v. DurhamIndiana Supreme Court · 1854

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3Cited by32 opinions

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  5. Busick v. BusickIndiana Court of Appeals · 1917

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