Riggs v. . Palmer

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1889-10-08

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Earl, J. On the 13th day of August 1880, Francis B. Palmer made his last will and testament, in which- he gave small legacies to his two daughters, Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Preston, the plaintiffs in this action, and the remainder of his estate to his grandson, the defendant, Elmer E. Palmer, subject to the support of Susan Palmer, his mother, with a gift over to the two daughters, subjec…

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