Terry v. . Wiggins

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1872-02-20

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Allen, J. The testator evidently intended to distinguish between the different gifts to his wife, under whom, as her heirs-at-law, the plaintiffs claim. The first devise to her is of three lots, probably the homestead and two lots used as appurtenant to it. These are given without words of limitation, but the testator adds a clause clearly indicating an intent…

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