Moore v. Gilbert

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Walling,

This is a case stated to determine plaintiff’s ability to convey a good title to a house and lot, known as No. 18 Marshall Street, Lancaster. Harry H. Moore died testate on September 20, 1921, and his last will provides, inter alia: “Third: I give and bequeath to my wife, Ella L. Moore [the plaintiff], for and during the term of her natural life, my said residence No. 18 North Marshall street, with the lot or piece of land appurtenant thereto......Fifth: Upon the decease of my said wife, Ella L. Moore, I direct my surviving executors or executor to sell my said…