Succession of Hunter

James Hunter died, leaving no descendants; many years previous to liis marriage, lie executed a will, which constituted Peter Conrey, Jr., his testamentary executor and universal legatee. The surviving widow of Hunter has appealed from the judgment, and Conrey has joined her in the appeal.

1. We are of opinion that the husband cannot, by testamentary dispositions, defeat the effect of the Act of 1852, “ to provide a homestead for the widow and children of deceased persons.” Session Acts, 1852, p. 171. This law entitles the widow or the legal representatives of the children, to demand and…