McCormick v. McCormick

A bill in equity was filed by the appellant, Lena Higgins McCormick, in the circuit court of Douglas county on June 29, 1926, to obtain a construction of the will of Worth McCormick, her deceased husband. The eighth paragraph of his will is as follows: “It is further my will that the devises and bequests made as above in this my last will and testament, to my said sons and daughters, are made subject to the legal rights of my wife, Lena Higgins McCormick, to her said dower, homestead and award under the laws of the State of Illinois. Therefore, I devise, bequeath and give to my said wife,…