Case Name: M. Oschsver v. German Bldg. & Sav. Assn. of Covington
Court: Kentucky Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: Kentucky
Decision Date: 1883-06-16
Citations: 12 Ky. Op. 217
Docket Number: 
Parties: M. Oschsver v. German Bldg. & Sav. Assn. of Covington.
Judges: 
Reporter: Kentucky Opinions, containing the unreported opinions of the Court of Appeals
Volume: 12
Pages: 217–218

Head Matter:
M. Oschsver v. German Bldg. & Sav. Assn. of Covington.
[Abstract Kentucky Law Reporter, Vol. S — 177.]
Homestead Waived.
A widow who accepts the provisions of her husband’s will can not claim a homestead in his land as against creditors of the estate.
APPEAL FROM KENTON CHANCERY COURT.
June 16, 1883.

Opinion:
Opinion by
Judge Hargis:
The appellant having accepted the provisions of her husband's will, which are subject to the payment of his debts out of the estate de vised to her, though not expressly directed by the will to be paid, can not claim a homestead in the land, no renunciation of the will having been made by her within the time prescribed by law: Watson v. Christian, 12 Bush (Ky.) 524.
Stevenson, O'Hara & Bryan, for appellant.
Simmons & Schmidt, for appellee.
Judgment affirmed.