Chalk v. Chalk

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

This suit was instituted by Mrs. Julia Chalk against the children of her late husband, Jule Chalk, one of whom is also sued as executor, for a settlement of his estate. She has particularly sought the adjudication of her rights as widow under the statute of descent and distribution, which is in accordance with her husband’s will. Her appeal is directed at parts of the judgment adverse to her claims.

The court adjudged that the decedent was the equitable owner of certain real estate on Highland Avenue, in Ft. Thomas, title to which was in…