In re Estate of Wixom

Citations

• 35 Cal. 320

Syllabus

<p>Homestead to be set apart to Widow.—Upon the death of the husband, leaving surviving him a widow and child, or children, it is the duty of the Probate Court to set aside the homestead to the use of the widow.</p> <p>Widow Inherits Homestead.—Upon the death of the husband, leaving a surviving widow, the homestead vests absolutely in the widow, even if there are surviving children.</p> <p>Conflicting Laws.—When two laws upon a cognate subject, passed at different times, are inconsistent with each other, the one first passed must yield to the latter.</p>