IN RE ROBERTS' ESTATE

No. 51471.

131 N.W.2d 458 (1964)

In the Matter of the ESTATE of Guy Leslie ROBERTS, Deceased. Bernice H. ROBERTS, Executrix-Appellant, v. Florence ROBERTS, Claimant-Appellee.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

November 17, 1964.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Duncan, Jones, Hughes, Riley & Davis, Des Moines, for executrix-appellant.

Garten, Lindel & Garten, Des Moines, for claimant-appellee.


LARSON, Justice.

The question presented is whether decedent's divorced wife is entitled under the court's decree to the continuance of monthly allowances after his death so as to be a valid claim against his estate. Although this question is not new and has received the consideration of many courts including our own, the exact problems raised here have not been passed upon in Iowa. Raised in this appeal is the question of whether the court has the power to provide...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases