Gall v. . Gall

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1889-04-16

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Vann, J. By this action, the plaintiff alleging that she was the lawful wife of one Joseph Gall, deceased, sought to recover dower in the lands of which he died seized. As she made no effort to prove a ceremonial marriage between herself and Mr. Gall, the decision of the issue turned primarily upon the inference to be drawn from certain acts and declarations of the parties and their…

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