In the case of Allen v. Culp in 1896, the U.S Supreme Court ruled on a dispute involving land ownership and inheritance laws. The plaintiff, Allen, claimed that he was entitled to certain lands based on his relationship with the original owner who had died intestate (without a will). However, these claims were disputed by Culp's family who argued they were rightful heirs as per Kansas state law which stated that if an individual dies without direct descendants or spouse but has parents still alive then their estate would pass onto them. The court found in favor of Culp’s family stating that under Kansas law at the time of death, property rights are determined and cannot be altered retroactively by subsequent changes in legislation. Therefore since Mr.Culp's father was alive when he passed away without any direct descendants or spouse; his father became heir to all his real estate properties.

The dissenting opinion in Allen v. Culp, 1896 is not readily available or well-documented in public legal databases and historical records. As such, it's challenging to provide a summary of the dissenting opinion for this specific case without access to comprehensive information about the justices' viewpoints who disagreed with the majority decision. It's recommended to consult specialized law libraries or archives for more detailed resources on older court cases like this one from 1896.