GRIFFIN v. GRIFFIN

No. 37658.

29 Ill.2d 354 (1963)

194 N.E.2d 641

DESSIE M. GRIFFIN et al., Appellees, v. PERRY GRIFFIN, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Illinois.

Rehearing denied November 25, 1963.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

SUTHERLAND & SUTHERLAND, of Peoria, for appellant.

BERRY & O'CONOR, of Streator, for appellees.


Reversed and remanded.

Mr. JUSTICE HOUSE delivered the opinion of the court:

The second paragraph of the will of Utelles H. Griffin provides: "I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Dessie M. Griffin, [legal description] consisting of 183 acres more or less to have, to use and enjoy the income her natural life, subject to the payment of the taxes, insurance, repairs and interest, if any, during that time; and at her death I give, devise and bequeath...

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