Meakings v. Cromwell
The Superior Court of New York City
Ejectment for a lot of land at the comer of Amity and Greene streets, in the city of New York. The cause was tried in June, 1848, before Oakley, Ch. J., without a jury, when a verdict was found for the defendants. The facts are sufficiently stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the Court
By the Court. Oakley, Ch. J.
This is an action of ejectment, brought by Meakings against Cromwell and his tenants, to recover possession of the house and lot at the comer of Amity and Greene streets, in this city.
Both parties claim title under Benjamin Hyde, who was seised in fee of the premises, in 1833, and being so seised, made a will in due form of law, to pass real estate, and by that will, after giving to his wife the rents of the premises in dispute during her life, devised as follows: “ after her death, (of his wife,) the house and lot the corner of Amity and Greene streets, to be…
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