Jordan v. Woodin
Supreme Court of Iowa
Ajpjpectl from Keokuk District Court. — Hon. David Ryan, Judge. Action in equity for the interpretation of tbe will of Obarles L. Jordan, deceased, and to recover a portion of bis estate. There was a bearing on tbe merits, and a decree in favor of tbe defendants. Tbe plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
Obarles L. Jordan died at bis place of residence, in Ottumwa, on tbe twentieth day of December, 1886. He left, surviving Mm, bis wife, Eliza A. Jordan, to whom be bad been married about five years, and their only child, George W. Jordan. At that time tbe wife was about twenty-six and tbe cMld was about three years of age. Tbe decedent left a will, tbe body of which is as follows: “First, I desire that 1 all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid. Second. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, E. A. Jordan, all my household furniture and wearing apparel for her sole use, as also…
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