Wilhite v. Farley

The question of proper allotment of dower to Mrs. Florence Farley in the real estate of her late husband, R. L. Farley, is presented for determination. The original bill was filed by the administrator with the will annexed of R. L. Farley, who died in January, 1931. His estate was insolvent. The bill was filed as a general creditors bill. The only real property of substantial value owned by the decedent was an elaborate residence on Dixie Avenue in Cookeville. Mrs. Farley, the widow, dissented from the will, a year’s support and the exempt personal property were assigned to her. In her answer…