Cummings v. Cummings

Walkeb, Y. C.

This is a suit for partition in which the property has been sold and the proceeds remain to be distributed. The question before the court is whether the defendant Mary Cummings, • widow of Christopher Cummings, is entitled to dower in the estate in the lands which descended to her husband upon the death of his father.

Patrick Cummings, the ancestor, died intestate, seized of the property sold, leaving Bridget Cummings, his widow, and certain children and heirs-at-law, among whom was Christopher Cummings. He joined the other children in executing a quitclaim deed to their mother,…