Pingree v. Jones

Citations

• 80 Ill. 177

Syllabus

<p>1. Life insurance—procured by wife's persuasion. A wife has the right, by the use of all the persuasive arts at her command, to induce her husband to procure a policy of insurance on his life for her use, and, on his death, to receive all its benefits and proceeds.</p> <p>3. Will—executor not personally liable for costs on contest. In contest relating to the validity of a will, it is the duty of the person by it appointed executor, to defend it, and when he does so, although unsuccessful, it is error to render a decree against him personally for all the costs.</p>