McGarry v. Mathis

The will of James E. Graham, deceased, was allowed to probate in Cass county district court on July 6, 1927. By its terms all his property of whatever nature was devised and bequeathed to his surviving spouse, defendant Melvina Graham, for and during her natural life. She filed her election on July 16, 1927, accepting the terms and provisions of the will in lieu of all other legal rights in the estate. Subject to this life estate, the will, by its terms, devised and bequeathed all decedent’s property to defendants Nathan E. Graham and Marcella Mathis, in equal shares. These two last mentioned…