Gerry v. Stimson

The case comes before us upon bill and demurrer.

The complainant in her bill alleges that she was married to one Joshua Gerry; that prior to 1846, said Gerry had acquired by deed a title to the lot of land described in the bill; that being embarrassed in his affairs and of intemperate habits, ‘ it was talked over .and arranged amongst the family of said Joshua ’ ‘ that said Joshua should part with his title to the land for the benefit of his family before the same should be squandered and lost, and that the children *187of said Joshua should all join together and help pay up the debts of their…