Holmes v. Holmes

In 1876 a tract of land was conveyed to George C. Holmes and Susan M. Holmes, who were then husband and wife. In 1896, after the act abolishing survivorship had been passed, Susan M Holmes died, leaving George C. Holmes surviving her, and the question has arisen whether the heirs of Susan M. Holmes inherited any interest in the land.

It is well settled that until the passage of the act abolishing survivorship estates in entirety, as recognized at the common law, existed in Kansas. (Baker v. Stewart, 40 Kan. 442, 19 Pac. 904, 2 L. R. A. 434, 10 Am. St. Rep. 213; Shinn v. Shinn, 42 id. 1, 21…