Rouse v. Witte

Calkins, C.

Prior to April 28, 1869, Joseph Rouse was the owner of a quarter section of land in Saline county, and on said day he executed a deed conveying said premises to one John Frederick Witte, the defendant’s father and grantor. The plaintiff Catherine Rouse was the wife of Joseph at the time of the execution of said deed, which purports to be signed-by her mark and acknowledged by her. In 1903 Joseph Rouse died leaving him surviving the said Catherine Rouse, his widow, who afterwards brought this action to recover her dower in the said lands, claiming that she had never in fact joined…