Carter v. Stookey

Citations

• 89 Ill. 279

Syllabus

<p>1. Dower.—insurance to be taken from rental value. When property is of such a character that insurance of it is necessary and proper as a prudent business transaction, the amount necessary for such insurance should be deducted from the rental value of the property, in determining the value of dower therein. The assessed value of the dower, once'adjudged, can not be modified, even if the buildings are destroyed by fire.</p> <p>2. Same—time to pay damages in lieu. Where the yearly value of dower has to be assessed because the premises are incapable of division, it is error to require full payment of the dower before the expiration of the year.</p>