Cowdrey v. Cowdrey

The parties to this action were married in the year. 1900. At that time, plaintiff was about 18 years of age, while the defendant was 15 years her senior. He was a widower, having one child. A short time after their marriage, they moved upon a 40-acre farm which had belonged to plaintiff’s parents, both of whom were dead at that time. She had some brothers and sisters, the interests of all- of whom were subsequently acquired by the parties hereto. Aside from her interest in the farm, plaintiff inherited another small property which realized some $275.

Defendant, at the time of his marriage,…