Fisher v. Clements' Ex'or

Citations

• 82 Va. 813
• 1 S.E. 182
• 1887 Va. LEXIS 151

Syllabus

<p>Dower—Commutation—Widow’s heirs.—In suit against widow and heirs of decedent, to subject his lands to his debts, commissioner was directed to enquire and report if she elected dower in kind, or commutation. Commissioner reported that she elected commutation. Eeport was confirmed. The lands were sold free of dower. With her consent, and by leave of court, a lot in town was assigned her for her dower. Up to her death she possessed it. After her death, on petition to subject the lot to her husband’s debts—</p> <p>Held:</p> <p>The lot was the widow’s property in fee, and passed to her heirs.</p>