Lincoln v. Lincoln
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Conteact upon a written agreement of the defendant, dated October 20, 1870, to pay $7166 to the plaintiff in consideration that she should convey to him “ an absolute inheritable title ” to a parcel of land in Leominster “ by a good warranty deed with usual covenants.”
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Conteact upon a written agreement of the defendant, dated October 20, 1870, to pay $7166 to the plaintiff in consideration that she should convey to him “ an absolute inheritable title ” to a parcel of land in Leominster “ by a good warranty deed with usual covenants.” The plaintiff was the widow of Luke Lincoln of Leominster, who died seised and possessed of the land and left a will which was duly proved and allowed before the date of said agreement and of which the plaintiff was executrix. After a specific legacy to the testator’s daughter, who was his only heir, the will contained the…
1Opinion of the Court
By tttf. Court.
It is too well settled to need the citation of any authorities, that these words give to the devisee an estate in fee.
Judgment for the plaintiff.
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