Herrick v. Fowler

In this case there was an original bill, an answer, a cross bill, and an amended bill, and to the latter there was a demurrer. This demurrer was sustained by the Chancellor, and the will and deed in controversy were construed, fixing the rights of the parties among themselves, denying any relief to complainants, and taxing them with the costs. They appealed, and the decree of the Chancellor was affirmed by the Court of Chancery Appeals, and complainants have appealed to this Court and assigned errors.

The question involved is the proper construction, effect, and execution of a power contained…