Thompson v. Chambers

On or about March 1, 1890, James B. Thompson, husband of plaintiff, Eleanor Thompson (herein referred to as appellee), acquired the property in question. The Thompsons thereupon commenced to occupy it as their homestead. James B. Thompson died intestate on August 3, 1929, leaving surviving him appellee and three daughters. Appellee became sole owner by quitclaim from the daughters and their spouses. The property consists of three acres of ground, with house, barn, and chicken house in the small town of Casey, Guthrie county. At the time of the trial appellee was 88 years of age. Following her…