Trustees of Central Methodist Episcopal Church v. Harris
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action to recover money of the defendant, as administrator of the estate of Mary Ann Ripley, deceased, claimed under a gift over of the property in the will of Hezekiah Ripley; brought to the Superior Court in New London County, and reserved, on facts found, for the advice of this court. The case is fully stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
Hezekiah Ripley died, leaving a will in which is the following provision :—“ I give, bequeath and devise all the rest and residue of iny estate, both real and personal, to my beloved wife, Mary Ann Ripley, and to her heirs forever; provided that whatever of the same, if any, she may leave not used by her for her support and comfort, I give and bequeath to said Central M. E. Church,, to be paid to the worn-out preachers and their widows and orphans of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the missions of said M. E. Church, in equal proportions, share and share alike.”
Mrs. Ripley is now dead,…
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