In re the Estate of Mead

Gold, S.

The decedent died on or about the 5th day of February, 1926, and at the time of her death was the owner of a farm located in the town of Somerset in Niagara county. The executors of the will, under power of sale therein, sold the farm at public auction to one Edith B. Greene. Prior to the delivery of a deed, said Edith B. Greene assigned her purchase to Dewey T. McClay and an executors’ deed of the farm was delivered direct to McClay.

The announced terms of sale contained, among other provisions, the following, to wit: “ 3. All taxes, hens and encumbrances on said premises will be…