Walters v. Young
Court of Chancery of Delaware
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
A legatee to whom a legacy of. one thousand dollars was given by the will of Alfred L. Ainscow filed a bill to make payment of it a charge upon the real estate of the deceased. By the will made November 17, 1913, the testator directed the payment of his debts, gave several pecuniary legacies aggregating thirty-two thousand dollars, followed by a gift of the residue to the testator’s daughter for life with a gift in remainder upon her deáth. There were no words in the will of special significance to show testamentary intention to charge on the land payment of the legacies. At…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Rambo v. RumerCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1866
- Hilford v. WayCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1830
- Getchell v. RustCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1899
- Ferris v. FerrisCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1916
3Cited by6 opinions
- Wollard v. SulierNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1951
- Cooper v. BishopCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1932
- Security Trust Co. v. BulcroftCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1936
- University of Delaware v. Equitable Trust Co.Court of Chancery of Delaware · 1932
- James v. Equitable Security Trust Co.Court of Chancery of Delaware · 1955
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