Ganus v. Sullivan

MERRILL, Justice.

Appeal from a decree overruling demurrer to a bill in equity, as amended.

The bill sought to sell the homestead of Henry Ganus, deceased, for division and sought an ascertainment of the widow’s dower and homestead rights. The amendment to the bill alleged the fair value of the homestead to be $11,000. The bill does not state the acreage of the homestead, but describes it by government subdivisions as four contiguous forties which, without additional explanation, comprise 160 acres.

The bill alleges Henry Ganus died intestate ; that there has been no administration of his estate…