Hale v. Hobson
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in equity, by certain residuary legatees, praying for a partial distribution of the residuary estate of Ezekiel J. M. Hale, late of Haverhill. Hearing before Lathrop, J., who, at the request of the parties, reserved the case for the consideration of the full court. The facts appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMorton, J.
This is a petition by five of the seven residuary legatees under the will of Ezekiel J. M. Hale, for a partial distribution of the residuary estate. Of the other two, one consents to a distribution, and the other does not object. It is agreed that the debts have all been paid, and also all of the legacies so far as they have become due and payable. The executors and trustees and certain of the life annuitants object to a distribution.
The residuary clause is as follows: “As to the residue and remainder of all my. estate, both real and personal, not herein otherwise disposed of, it is my will…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Moore v. LittelNew York Court of Appeals · 1869
- Hale v. HaleIllinois Supreme Court · 1893
- Hennessy v. . PattersonNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Gibbens v. GibbensMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1885
- Hobson v. . HaleNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
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