Estate of Parker v. Parker
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Scott District Court. — Hon. C. M. Waterman, Judge. Application in probate for the allowance, in favor of the estate of the stepmother of the decedent, of a share in his estate. There was a hearing on the merits, which resulted in an order making the allowance asked, and directing its payment. From that order, the administrator of the estate and Josephine T. Brisbin, and William F. Parker, appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
James Monroe Parker, Jr., a resident of Scott county, died, intestate, unmarried, and without issue, in September, 1892, leaving property of considerable value. His mother died in the year 1869, leaving, as her only issue, James Monroe Parker, Jr., William F. Parker, and Josephine T. Brisbin. His father subsequently married, but in February, 1892, died, leaving a widow, Ella W. Parker, and, as his only issue, the children of his former wife we have named. The will of the father made provision for the widow, but she did not consent to take under it, and claimed her distributive share as given…
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