Haight v. Brisbin

Tappan, 7.

— The complaint alleges that on or about September 17, 1871, Catherine S. Bailey died, leaving certain real estate in the village of Waterford, Saratoga county, particularly described, having on the 23d day of February, 1866, made her last will, which contained the following clause, viz.:

“ Tenth. I direct and empower my executors, hereinafter named, to sell and convey all the real estate of which I shall die seized, for the best price that can be obtained for the same, and at such time or times as shall in their judgment be for the best interest of all concerned, and the proceeds…