Jordan v. Clark

Citations

• 81 Ill. 465

Syllabus

<p>1. Ante-nuptial contract—construction. Where, by the terms of an ante-nuptial contract, the intended wife, in case the marriage is consummated, and she survives her husband, is to receive a certain sum of money out of his personal estate, in lieu of dower, distributive share and allowances of all kinds out of his estate, such provision is a substitute or equivalent for dower, which can only be claimed by her in case she becomes his widow.</p> <p>2. Same—when rights under, barred by divorce. Where, by the terms of an ante-nuptial contract, a certain sum is provided for the wife, to be paid out of the personal estate of the husband, as a substitute or equivalent for dower, in case she survives him, a divorce granted to the husband for the fault or misconduct of the wife, will bar any claim against his estate under such contract.</p>