Dowd v. Dowd

Respondent and David F. Dowd intermarried December 26, 1914. November 11, 1915, David F. Dowd made and executed his will, disposing of his entire estate, in words as follows:

“LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF DAVID F. DOWD.

“Realizing the uncertainty in the length of life and desiring to make disposition of my property while in sound mind and body, I, David F. Dowd, hereby declare and publish this my last will and Testament.

1. I desire that my funeral expenses and debts, if any, be settled early as convenient after my death.

2. I will, devise, and bequeath to my wife Ida Leanore Dowd to have and to…