Fogo v. Griffin’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “This latter [distributive share] section is but a special statute of descent and distribution for the benefit of the widow. It does not condition her entitlement upon her good conduct and her misconduct is not a bar. It must be borne in mind that wholly different considerations are -present where homestead and the statutory year’s support are involved.” (Emphasis added.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Hall v. Jeffers