Israel v. Arthur

This action was brought by plaintiff in error in the court bes>w for the purpose of establishing her right to the estate of John Arthur, deceased, as sole surviving heir at law. Plaintiff was married to the said Arthur in 1859; there was no issue from the marriage, and, unless divorced, plaintiff was his wife at the date of his decease, and entitled, under the statute, there being no will, to inherit his entire estate.

Defendants in the court below were deceased’s brother, who was also administrator of the estate, and certain nephews and nieces, who were interested therein as heirs, provided…